Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa.

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. Its capital and largest city is Harare, and it became internationally recognized as independent in 1980 after a long period of colonial rule and white minority rule. The country borders South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique.

Geography

Zimbabwe is located in south-central Africa and is landlocked. Its territory lies between the Zambezi and Limpopo river systems, with borders shared with four neighboring countries.

History

Zimbabwe was formerly known as Rhodesia and achieved internationally recognized independence in 1980 after a prolonged colonial period and a white-minority government under the Unilateral Declaration of Independence era.

Government and administration

Zimbabwe is described as a unitary republic with a president as head of state and government. Sources also describe it as having multiple official languages and a multi-party political system.

Demographics and language

Estimates of population vary by source and year, ranging from about 16 million to nearly 17.5 million in recent references. English, Shona, and Ndebele are among the most widely used official languages.