Zimbabwe
Republic of Zimbabwe
People: Zimbabwean
Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa and has a population of around 17.1 million. Its capital city is Harare, and the most widely spoken official language is Shona. Zimbabwe is landlocked, sharing borders with 4 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Zimbabwe is the 74th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.21% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 60th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 44 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Zimbabwe — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Harare |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Southern Africa |
| Population | 17,073,087 |
| Area | 390,757 km² |
| Currency | Zimbabwean dollar (ZWL) $ |
| Official Languages | Shona, Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Dialling Code | +263 |
| Internet TLD | .zw |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | ZW / ZWE |
| Borders | Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zimbabwe
What is the capital and currency of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare and the currency is the Zimbabwean dollar (ZWL), symbol $.
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
What currency does Zimbabwe use?
Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwean dollar (ZWL, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?
The official languages of Zimbabwe are Chewa and Chibarwe and English and Kalanga and Khoisan and Ndau and Northern Ndebele and Shona and Sotho and Tonga and Tsonga and Tswana and Venda and Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
What is the dialling code for Zimbabwe?
The international dialling code for Zimbabwe is +263.
What side of the road does Zimbabwe drive on?
Zimbabwe drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Zimbabwe
Botswana
Mozambique
South Africa
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