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Flag of Zimbabwe
ZW · Africa

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a sovereign country in Eastern Africa bordered by Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and others. Harare is the capital; key languages include Chibarwe, English, and Kalanga; the listed currencies are Botswana pula (BWP) and Chinese yuan (CNY); population is about 17M.

Capital
Harare
Currency
Botswana pula (BWP), Chinese yuan (CNY), Euro (EUR), British pound (GBP), Indian rupee (INR), Japanese yen (JPY), United States dollar (USD), South African rand (ZAR), Zimbabwean bonds (ZWB)
Languages
Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
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Flag of South Africa
ZA · Africa

South Africa

South Africa occupies the southern tip of Africa, where Atlantic and Indian Ocean routes meet. It is known for mineral wealth, biodiversity, major cities, wildlife, 11 official languages, and modern democratic institutions.

Capital
Pretoria
Currency
South African rand (ZAR)
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
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Population

Zimbabwe17.3M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
South Africa65.5M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

Zimbabwe$51.2B
2025 · current USD
South Africa$427.2B
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

Zimbabwe$3K
2025 · current USD
South Africa$6.6K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

Zimbabwe8.1%
2025 annual growth
South Africa1.1%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Zimbabwe63.6 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
South Africa66.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Zimbabwe390,757 km²
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South Africa1,221,037 km²
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Median age

Zimbabwe18.3 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
South Africa28.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

Zimbabwe40.5%
World Bank · 2025
South Africa63.8%
World Bank · 2025

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Zimbabwe
South Africa
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South Africa leads this comparison with 65.5M people.

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Zimbabwe essentials

Subregion
Eastern Africa
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
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  • Harare is the capital city.
  • Zimbabwe covers 390,757 km².
  • Zimbabwe is landlocked.
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South Africa essentials

Subregion
Southern Africa
Time zones
South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Type C / M / N
Emergency
112 mobile; police 10111; ambulance 10177
  • Pretoria is the capital city.
  • South Africa covers 1,221,037 km².
  • South Africa has coastal access.