• Matabele boys with homemade toys and pet dog, near Bulawayo, southern Zimbabwe

    Matabele boys with homemade toys and pet dog, near Bulawayo, southern Zimbabwe

    © Mitch Reardon

  • Aerial view of Zambezi River, just before it becomes Victoria Falls

    Aerial view of Zambezi River, just before it becomes Victoria Falls

    © Richard I'Anson

  • Crocodile basking on rock near shores of Lake Kariba, north western Zimbabwe

    Crocodile basking on rock near shores of Lake Kariba, north western Zimbabwe

    © Mitch Reardon

Zimbabwe: Overview

With more than a passing resemblance to a National Geographic best-of issue, Zimbabwe is a beautiful country to visit. It boasts the majestic Victoria Falls, magnificent wildlife preserves and the medieval ruins of Great Zimbabwe, as well as the bustling city of Harare.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Republic of Zimbabwe

Currency

Zimbabwe Dollar, ZWD (Z$)

Population

13000000

Languages

  • English (official)
  • Shona (other)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: +2

Voltage

220V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

    British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

  • South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

    South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

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