About Zimabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located on a high plateau in the southern part of Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers, covering 390,580 km². It shares borders with South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the northwest, Mozambique to the east and north, and Namibia to the Caprivi Strip.

Zimbabwe has three commonly used languages, with English predominantly used for business. Shona is the most widely spoken native language, while Ndebele is spoken mainly in the western part of the country. Approximately two thirds of the estimated 13 million population are Shona, 15% are Ndebele, and a small minority consists of other ethnicities.

Facts Sheet

  • Capital: Harare
  • Government: Republic
  • Total Area: 390,757 km² (Land: 386,847 km² | Water: 3,910 km²)
  • Population: 16,950,795 (2025 estimate)
  • Religions: Christian 85.3%, Non-religion 8.3%, Indigenous beliefs 5%, Others 1.5% (2022 Census)
Practical Travel Information
    • 🔌 Electricity — 220V/50Hz (UK plug)
    • 📞 Country Code — +263
    • 🌐 Internet TLD — .zw
    • 🕒 Time Zone — UTC +2
    • 🚗 Transport — Air, Rail, and Road
Currency & Banking
Zimbabwe is a multi-currency nation.
  • Mainly Accepted Foreign Currencies: USD, South African Rand (ZAR), Botswana Pula (BWP), and British Pound (GBP).
  • Local Currency: Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), proudly known as ZiG.
📈 Check live daily banking conversion rates directly at the official Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe website.

 
Climate & Regions
The country is divided into three distinct climatic zones:
    • The Central Plateau — Covers most of the country; features a generally temperate climate.
    • The Low-Lying Areas (e.g., Zambezi Valley) — Significantly warmer and drier with hot summers.
    • The Eastern Highlands — Cooler climate with much higher year-round rainfall.

🌧️ Seasonal Note: Summer rains dominate the weather cycle, lasting from November through April to bring fresh relief after months of dry weather.

 
Physical Contact
  • 11th Floor

Kaguvi Building.

Corner S. Muzenda & Central Avenue.

Harare.

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