Zimbabwe

Name: Zimbabwe
Address: Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

People from Zimbabwe are called:

Male/General:

Zimbabwean

Pronunciation:

/zɪmˈbɑːbweɪən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 16,320,537 (2024 est.)
Country:: Zimbabwe
Region:: Southern Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Shona 'dzimba-dza-mabwe' meaning 'houses of stones', referring to the Great Zimbabwe ruins.

About Zimbabwe

Capital city: Harare.
Landlocked country known for Victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe ruins, and wildlife.
Rich cultural heritage with ancient stone cities and diverse ethnic groups.
English is official language with Shona and Ndebele widely spoken.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Zambia

north of Zimbabwe

People are called:

Zambian

Mozambique

east of Zimbabwe

People are called:

Mozambican

South Africa

south of Zimbabwe

People are called:

South African

Quick Facts

Population:: 16,320,537 (2024 est.)
Country:: Zimbabwe
Region:: Southern Africa

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