Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Harare, with a population of approximately 16.3M and a total area of 390,757 km². The official languages are Shona / Ndebele (16 official) and the currency is the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).
📊 Quick Facts about Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe covers an area of 390,757 km² with a population density of 42/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $28.4B ($1,745 per capita) and gained independence in 1980. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Zimbabwe has 16 official languages, the most of any country in the world. The country is also home to Great Zimbabwe, a vast 11th-century stone city that gives the country its name and was once the capital of a powerful trading empire.
✈️ Travel Information for Zimbabwe
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🏛 Must-See Places in Zimbabwe
A UNESCO waterfall 1.7km wide, the world's largest single curtain of falling water
A UNESCO ancient stone city, once the capital of a major Iron Age trading empire
Zimbabwe's largest national park with one of Africa's largest elephant populations
UNESCO granite hills with 10,000 years of San rock art, Cecil Rhodes is buried here
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What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
What continent is Zimbabwe in?
Zimbabwe is located in Africa, in the Southern Africa region.
What currency does Zimbabwe use?
Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). The international calling code is +263.
What is the GDP of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a GDP of $28.4B, with a GDP per capita of $1,745.
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