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Zimbabwe

Republic of Zimbabwe

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Zimbabwe is listed in Eastern Africa, within Africa. Its capital is Harare. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalHarare
RegionAfrica
ISO alpha-2ZW
ISO alpha-3ZWE
Currency code(s)USD, ZWG
Language code(s)en, sn, nd
Calling code(s)+263
Country-code TLD.zw
Area390,757 km²

Where is Zimbabwe?

For broad geographic classification, Zimbabwe is grouped under Africa and the subregion Eastern Africa. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Zimbabwe?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is ZW, while the three-letter code is ZWE. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Zimbabwe has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.