Zimbabwe
Key facts on Zimbabwe
- Full name:
- Republic of Zimbabwe
- Population:
- 12.1 million
- Capital:
- Harare
- Area:
- 390,759 sq km (150,873 sq miles)
- Major language:
- English (official), Shona, Ndebele
- Major religions:
- Syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs) 50%, Christian 25%, indigenous beliefs 24%, Muslim and other 1%
- Life expectancy:
- 49 years (men), 49 years (women) (2011 est)
- Literacy:
- 90.7%
- Monetary unit:
- Foreign currencies such as the United States Dollar, South African Rand and Botswana Pula are considered legal tender
- Main exports:
- Platinum, cotton, tobacco, gold, ferroalloys, textiles/clothing
- GDP per capita (PPP):
- US $400 (2010 est)
- Source:
- CIA World Factbook