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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 390,757 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Southern Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
390,757 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
42/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1980
established
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Climate
Subtropical, dry season May–October
general type

Location and Position

Zimbabwe is situated in Southern Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Zimbabwe has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Zimbabwe covers a total area of 390,757 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 16.3M across this area, the population density is 42/km². The capital city is Harare.

Climate

The climate of Zimbabwe is subtropical, dry season may–october. The best time to visit is generally May–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Zimbabwe

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Zambia
Lusaka
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Mozambique
Maputo
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South Africa
Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein
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Botswana
Gaborone

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Zimbabwe located?

Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa, Africa. The capital city is Harare.

How large is Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a total area of 390,757 km² with a population density of 42/km².

What countries border Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe shares land borders with: Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana.

What is the climate of Zimbabwe?

The climate of Zimbabwe is Subtropical, dry season May–October. The best time to visit is May–October.

What timezone is Zimbabwe in?

Zimbabwe observes UTC+2 timezone.

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