Population: 12,311,143
Capital: Harare
Time Zone: UTC+2
Currency Name: Zimbabwean dollar (ZWD)
Government Type: parliamentary democracy
Languages: English (official), Shona, Sindebele (the language of the Ndebele, sometimes called Ndebele), numerous but minor tribal dialects
Ethnic Breakdown: African 98% (Shona 82%, Ndebele 14%, other 2%), mixed and Asian 1%, white less than 1%
Religion: syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs) 50%, Christian 25%, indigenous beliefs 24%, Muslim and other 1%
Major Cities: Harare
Phone Country Code: 263
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website: http://www.zimbabwetourism.co.zw/
High Travel Season: May - October
Voltage: 220 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: d, g
Major Holidays: April 18 (Independence Day), May 1 (Labor Day), May 25 (Africa Day), August 11 (Heroes' Day), August 12 (Armed Forces Day), December 22 (Unity Day)
Misc Fact / Good to Know: Large balancing rock sculptures can be found just outside of Harare.
