Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Zimbabwe that most people don't know.
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.
Zimbabwe had the world's worst hyperinflation in 2008 — 89.7 sextillion percent.
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa at over 90%.
Victoria Falls on Zimbabwe's border is the largest waterfall by volume in the world.
Great Zimbabwe, the stone ruins, gave the country its name.
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.
Zimbabwe is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
Zimbabwe has a population of approximately 16.3M.
The official languages of Zimbabwe are Shona / Ndebele (16 official).
Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980.
Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).