Zimbabwe
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Harare
- Population: approx. 16.3 million
- Languages: English, Shona, Ndebele (plus 13 other official languages)
- Area: 390,757 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+2 (CAT)
- Currency: ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) / US Dollar (USD)
- Flag Colors: Green, yellow, red, black, white (with the Zimbabwe Bird on a red star)
- National Holiday: April 18
- National Anthem: Simudzai Mureza WeZimbabwe
- Neighboring Countries: Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Harare
- Bulawayo
- Chitungwiza
- Mutare
- Epworth
- Gweru
- Kwekwe
- Kadoma
- Masvingo
- Chinhoyi
- Norton
- Marondera
- Ruwa
- Chegutu
- Zvishavane
Top 15 Highlights
- Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)
- Hwange National Park
- Great Zimbabwe National Monument (UNESCO)
- Mana Pools National Park (UNESCO)
- Matobo National Park (Matobo Hills)
- Lake Kariba
- Nyanga National Park & Mount Nyangani
- Gonarezhou National Park
- Chinhoyi Caves
- Vumba Mountains (Bvumba)
- Mutarazi Falls & Skywalk
- Matobo Balancing Rocks
- Khami Ruins National Monument (UNESCO)
- Harare Botanical Gardens
- Matusadona National Park
Climate and Nature
Zimbabwe enjoys a tropical to subtropical climate moderated by its elevated plateau topography. It features a cool dry season (May to August), a hot dry period (September and October), and a rainy summer season (November to April). The environment spans dramatic waterfalls, wildlife-dense savannas, granite kopjes, and Eastern Highlands rainforests.
Culture and Gastronomy
Zimbabwean culture is shaped predominantly by the Shona and Ndebele peoples, famous for world-renowned Shona stone sculpture and mbira music traditions. Culinary life centers on 'Sadza' (a thick maize meal porridge), served alongside savory meat stews, freshwater fish (such as Kariba bream), and leafy green vegetables like Covo cooked in peanut butter.
Economy
Zimbabwe's economy is primarily grounded in mining and commercial agriculture. The nation holds major deposits of platinum, gold, lithium, chrome, and diamonds. Agricultural exports center on flue-cured tobacco and cotton, complemented by safari eco-tourism around Victoria Falls and national parks.
Did you know?
- The name Zimbabwe originates from the Shona phrase Dzimba-dza-mabwe, which translates to "large houses of stone".
- Great Zimbabwe is the largest medieval stone city structure in Sub-Saharan Africa, constructed entirely without mortar.
- Victoria Falls forms the largest single sheet of falling water on Earth, spanning 1.7 kilometers in width along the Zambezi River.
- The iconic 'Zimbabwe Bird' featured on the country's flag is modeled after ancient soapstone carvings excavated from Great Zimbabwe.
- Mana Pools National Park is famous for its wild bull elephants that stretch up on their hind legs to feed on high albida tree canopies.
Live footage: Discover Zimbabwe via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Zimbabwe and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Zimbabwe: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Zimbabwe: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Zimbabwe in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
