Zimbabwe is a Southern African nation known for mineral resources, agricultural productivity, renewable-energy initiatives, tourism potential, and strategic economic reforms.
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Easy learning about Zimbabwe
The capital city of Zimbabwe is Harare, capital city of Zimbabwe.
Word: GreatZimbabwe
Meaning: stone ruins
Administrative Divisions
8 provinces and 2 cities* with provincial status
- Bulawayo*
- Harare*
- Manicaland
- Mashonaland Central
- Mashonaland East
- Mashonaland West
- Masvingo
- Matabeleland North
- Matabeleland South
- Midlands
Where in the world is Zimbabwe located?
Zimbabwe is a Country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Eastern Africa sub-region in the continent of Africa.
Basic Information
Capital City: Harare, capital city of Zimbabwe
Population: 16,950,795 (UN)
Area: 390,580 km² / 242,695 sq mi
People from Zimbabwe are called: Zimbabweans
Geography
Latitude: 18.912° S
Longitude: 29.925° E
Geographical Subregion: Eastern Africa
Intermediary Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Continental Region: Africa
Borders
- South Africa — Land border
- Mozambique — Land border
- Botswana — Land border
- Zambia — Land border
Climate
tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 153 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.598
Mean Years of Schooling: 8.9
Expected Years of Schooling: 11.1
Life Expectancy at Birth: 62.8 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Protestant includes Apostolic, Pentecostal, other
Second Most Predominant: Catholic
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: Yes
Maximum Prison Sentence: 1 Years
Maximum Fine: Yes
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .zw
Calling Code: +263
MapGeo Name: Zimbabwe
MapGeo Code: ZW