Zimbabwe

Africa · Harare

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 14.9M and an area of 390,757 km². Its capital is Harare, English is the official language, and it is a republic. Zimbabwe is a member of the Commonwealth.

Key facts

Continent Africa
Capital Harare
Population 14.9M
Area 390,757 km²
Language English
Religion Christianity
Government Republic
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar
GDP/capita $1100
Independence 1980

Geography

Landlocked Savanna Large lake (> 1,000 km²)
Rivers Zambezi
Borders Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana

History & Culture

Colonised by United Kingdom

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Maize, Cotton, Tobacco
Minerals Diamonds, Gold, Lithium, Nickel
Energy Coal, Hydropower

Memberships

Commonwealth African Union

🎯 How to identify Zimbabwe in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down Zimbabwe efficiently:

Is the country located in Africa? ✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation? ❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline? ❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ❌ No
Is the country a member of Commonwealth? ✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Zambezi river? ✅ Yes

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