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Photos of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe takes its name from the Kingdom of Zimbabwe (13th-15th centuries) and its capital, Great Zimbabwe (pictured). Built largely of stone by the Shona people, this 7.22 sq km (2.79 sq mi) city is believed to have housed the royal palace and was home to 18,000 people. The city was abandoned in 1450, possibly due to a decline in trade. Today Great Zimbabwe is a national monument, and it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. The bird on the Zimbabwean flag is adapted from the soapstone figures found at the site and is associated with the royal totem of the ancient monarchs.

Introduction

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Geography

Area

comparison ranking: total 62

Area - comparative

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Area comparison map

People and Society

Age structure

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2023 population pyramid

Median age

comparison ranking: total 194

Population growth rate

comparison ranking: 44

Birth rate

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Death rate

comparison ranking: 136

Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Education expenditures

comparison ranking: 123

Environment

Revenue from coal

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Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

comparison ranking: 57

Real GDP per capita

comparison ranking: 190

Labor force

comparison ranking: 71

Unemployment rate

comparison ranking: 155

Public debt

comparison ranking: 36

Taxes and other revenues

comparison ranking: 196

Current account balance

comparison ranking: 53

Exports

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Imports

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Energy

Communications

Internet users

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Transportation

Airports

comparison ranking: 37

Railways

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Roadways

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Waterways

comparison ranking: 104

Military and Security

Military expenditures

comparison ranking: 163

Space

Transnational Issues