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| Official Name: | Republic of Zimbabwe |
| Location: | Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia |
| Capital: | Harare |
| Climate: | Tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March) |
| Terrain: | Mostly high plateau with higher central plateau (high veld); mountains in east |
| Languages: | English (official), Shona, Sindebele (the language of the Ndebele, sometimes called Ndebele), numerous but minor tribal dialects |
| Official Currency: | Zimbabwean dollar (ZWD) |
| Population: | 12,236,805 (July 2006 est.) |
| Religions: | syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs) 50%, Christian 25%, indigenous beliefs 24%, Muslim and other 1% |
| GDP - per capita: | Purchasing Power Parity - $2,300 (2005 est.) |
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