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Zimbabwe — silhouette, capital and facts
Zimbabwe is in Africa and its capital is Harare. With about 15 million people and 390,757 km², it ranks 60th in area and 73rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Zimbabwe, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Harare
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 15 million
- Area
- 390,757 km²
- Language
- English, Shona, Ndebele and others
- Currency
- Zimbabwean dollar (ZiG)
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, red, black, white
Borders
Zimbabwe shares a land border with 4 countries: Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia.
Fun facts about Zimbabwe
- Victoria Falls is known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the smoke that thunders.
- The country's name comes from Great Zimbabwe, a medieval stone city built without mortar.
- Lake Kariba, on the Zambezi River, is one of the largest artificial reservoirs in the world.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
Which continent is Zimbabwe in?
Zimbabwe is in Africa.
Which countries border Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe shares a land border with 4 countries: Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Zimbabwe?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Zimbabwe is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Zimbabwe?
Victoria Falls is known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the smoke that thunders. The country's name comes from Great Zimbabwe, a medieval stone city built without mortar. Lake Kariba, on the Zambezi River, is one of the largest artificial reservoirs in the world.
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