Zimbabwe (officially Republic of Zimbabwe) is an independent country located in Southern Africa, Africa. With a population of 17,073,087 people, it ranks #74 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 390,757 km² (#62 globally), with a population density of 44 people per km². The capital city is Harare. The official languages are Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Key Facts
Population
17,073,087
#74 world ranking
Area
390,757 km²
#62 world ranking
Population Density
44/km²
Capital
Harare
Driving Side
Left
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
4
neighboring countries
Languages
- Chibarwe— see all countries
- English— see all countries
- Kalanga— see all countries
- Khoisan— see all countries
- Ndau— see all countries
- Northern Ndebele— see all countries
- Chewa— see all countries
- Shona— see all countries
- Sotho— see all countries
- Tonga— see all countries
- Tswana— see all countries
- Tsonga— see all countries
- Venda— see all countries
- Xhosa— see all countries
- Zimbabwean Sign Language— see all countries
Currency
- Zimbabwean dollar ($)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (4)
South Africa
Mozambique
Zambia
BotswanaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
What is the population of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a population of 17,073,087 people, ranking #74 in the world by population.
How big is Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe covers an area of 390,757 km², ranking #62 in the world by area. The population density is 44 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Zimbabwe?
The official languages of Zimbabwe are: Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language.
What is the currency of Zimbabwe?
The currency of Zimbabwe is Zimbabwean dollar ($).
What countries border Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe shares borders with 4 countries: South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana.