Zimbabwe Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Zimbabwe (ISO: ZW) and the capital city, Harare. This page enables you to explore Zimbabwe and its land boundaries in total: 3,229 km. You may also view the border countries of Zimbabwe (total: 4, Botswana 834 km, Mozambique 1,402 km, South Africa 230 km, Zambia 763 km with its area of total: 390,757 sq km; land: 386,847 sq km, water: 3,910 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Zimbabwe Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Zimbabwe, located in Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Zimbabwe and its location (Africa) at the geographic coordinates of 20 00 S, 30 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Zimbabwe including Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe |
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| Name of the country: | Zimbabwe | Capital city: | Harare |
| Geographical coordinates of Zimbabwe: | 20 00 S, 30 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Harare: | 17 49 S 31 02 E |
| Location of Zimbabwe: | Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Zimbabwe: | total: 390,757 sq km; land: 386,847 sq km, water: 3,910 sq km | Area comparative of Zimbabwe: | slightly larger than Montana |
| The elevation data of Zimbabwe: | mean elevation: 961 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: junction of the Runde and Save Rivers 162 m, highest point: Inyangani 2,592 m | The climate of Zimbabwe: | tropical: moderated by altitude: rainy season (November to March) |
| Land use of Zimbabwe: | agricultural land: 42.5%; arable land 10.9%; permanent crops 0.3%; permanent pasture 31.3%; forest: 39.5%; other: 18% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1,740 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Zimbabwe: | landlocked country; the Zambezi forms a natural riverine boundary with Zambia; in full flood (February-April) the massive Victoria Falls on the river forms the world’s largest curtain of falling water; Lake Kariba on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border forms the world’s largest reservoir by volume (180 cu km; 43 cu mi) | The terrain of Zimbabwe: | mostly high plateau with higher central plateau (high veld); mountains in east |
| Land boundaries of Zimbabwe: | total: 3,229 km | Borders countries of Zimbabwe: | Botswana 834 km, Mozambique 1,402 km, South Africa 230 km, Zambia 763 km |
| Maritime claims of Zimbabwe: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Zimbabwe
Are you traveling to Zimbabwe? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia.
Did you know that the legal system of Zimbabwe is a mixed legal system of English common law, Roman-Dutch civil law, and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Zimbabwe, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 97,267 km, paved: 18,481 km, unpaved: 78,786 km (2002)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: HARARE (capital) 1.501 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 32.4% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Zimbabwe: 14,546,961 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.2% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Shona (official language; most widely spoken), Ndebele (official language, second most widely spoken), English (official language; traditionally used for official language business), 13 minority languages (official language; includes Chewa, Chibarwe, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Shangani, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa). These days, Zimbabwe has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Zimbabwe nowadays; African 99.4% (predominantly Shona; Ndebele is the second largest ethnic group), other 0.4%, unspecified 0.2% (2012 estimate).
The right to vote in Zimbabwe can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Zimbabwe; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Zimbabwe for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Zimbabwe are: Independence Day, 18 April (1980).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Zimbabwe, these are the most likely dangers you might face: recurring droughts; floods and severe storms are rare. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Harare and/or Zimbabwe?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Zimbabwe, the population has to face a death rate of 9.9 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Zimbabwe
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Zimbabwe. Here they are: Shona (official language; most widely spoken), Ndebele (official language, second most widely spoken), English (official language; traditionally used for official language business), 13 minority languages (official language; includes Chewa, Chibarwe, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Shangani, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .zw
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: moderated by altitude: rainy season (November to March).
Its capital city is Harare, where the local time zone is UTC+2, which is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Harare: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Zimbabwe; mean elevation: 961 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: junction of the Runde and Save Rivers 162 m, highest point: Inyangani 2,592 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 3,229 km.
Current environmental issues in Zimbabwe; deforestation; soil erosion; land degradation; air and water pollution; the black rhinoceros herd – once the largest concentration of the species in the world – has been significantly reduced by poaching; poor mining practices have led to toxic waste and heavy metal pollution.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: recurring droughts; floods and severe storms are rare.
For your traveling options, there are 196 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Zimbabwe all together with (some navigation possible on Lake Kariba) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 97,267 km, paved: 18,481 km, unpaved: 78,786 km (2002).
Background of Zimbabwe
Like every nation, Zimbabwe also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the former British South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black African majority in the country (then called Rhodesia). UN sanctions and a guerrilla uprising finally led to free elections in 1979 and independence (as Zimbabwe) in 1980. Robert MUGABE, the nation’s first prime minister, has been the country’s only ruler (as president since 1987) and has dominated the country’s political system since independence. His chaotic land redistribution campaign, which began in 1997 and intensified after 2000, caused an exodus of white farmers, crippled the economy, and ushered in widespread shortages of basic commodities. Ignoring international condemnation, MUGABE rigged the 2002 presidential election to ensure his reelection.In April 2005, the capital city of Harare embarked on Operation Restore Order, ostensibly an urban rationalization program, which resulted in the destruction of the homes or businesses of 700,000 mostly poor supporters of the opposition. MUGABE in June 2007 instituted price controls on all basic commodities causing panic buying and leaving store shelves empty for months. General elections held in March 2008 contained irregularities but still amounted to a censure of the ZANU-PF-led government with the opposition winning a majority of seats in parliament. Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai opposition leader Morgan TSVANGIRAI won the most votes in the presidential poll, but not enough to win outright. In the lead up to a run-off election in June 2008, considerable violence against opposition party members led to the withdrawal of TSVANGIRAI from the ballot. Extensive evidence of violence and intimidation resulted in international condemnation of the process. Difficult negotiations over a power-sharing “government of national unity,” in which MUGABE remained president and TSVANGIRAI became prime minister, were finally settled in February 2009, although the leaders failed to agree upon many key outstanding governmental issues. MUGABE was reelected president in June 2013 in balloting that was severely flawed and internationally condemned. As a prerequisite to holding the election, Zimbabwe enacted a new constitution by referendum, although many provisions in the new constitution have yet to be codified in law. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
