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Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. The country shares a border with South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the northwest, and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three official languages: English, Shona, and Ndebele. The capital and largest city is Harare, while the second largest city is Bulawayo. Zimbabwe is a former British colony that gained independence in 1980. The country has a population of 16 million people. The economy of Zimbabwe is primarily agricultural, with tobacco, maize, and wheat being the main crops. The country also has significant deposits of coal, chrome, and nickel. The history of Zimbabwe is marked by a series of powerful rulers. The most famous of these is Robert Mugabe, who led the country from independence until 2017, when he was ousted in a military coup. Zimbabwe is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history. If you are planning a trip to Africa, be sure to add Zimbabwe to your list of places to visit.

Geographic data

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Calendar
First workday
Monday
Weekend
Saturday - Sunday

Measurement units

Measurement system
Metric
Length units
Kilometer
Meter
Centimeter
Area units
Square kilometer
Hectare
Square meter
Square centimeter
Speed unit
Kilometer per hour
Temperature unit
Celsius

Population
14.55M
Literacy percentage
83.6%
Official languages