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Zimbabwe geography facts

Zimbabwe is a country or territory in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Harare, and its currency is Botswana pula, Chinese yuan, Euro, British pound, Indian rupee, Japanese yen, United States dollar, South African rand, Zimbabwean bonds.

Official name
Republic of Zimbabwe
Capital
Harare
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Currency
Botswana pula, Chinese yuan, Euro, British pound, Indian rupee, Japanese yen, United States dollar, South African rand, Zimbabwean bonds
Languages
Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Land neighbours
Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia
Area
390,757 km²
Landlocked
Yes
Calling code
+263
Internet domain
.zw

Quick answers about Zimbabwe

What is the capital of Zimbabwe?

The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.

What currency is used in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe uses Botswana pula, Chinese yuan, Euro, British pound, Indian rupee, Japanese yen, United States dollar, South African rand, Zimbabwean bonds.

Where is Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe is in Eastern Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in Zimbabwe?

The reference languages listed for Zimbabwe are Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language.

Which countries border Zimbabwe?

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

Is Zimbabwe landlocked?

Yes. Zimbabwe is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.

States and provinces in Zimbabwe

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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