FACTS

Location: Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia

Area (only Total) total: 390,580 sq km

Climate: tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)

Terrain: tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)

Population: 12,382,920

Main Language (only first): English

Government type: parliamentary democracy

Capital (Name): Harare

Capital (Time Difference): UTC+2

Independence: 18 April 1980

National holiday: Independence Day, 18 April (1980)