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Zimbabwe Neighboring Countries

Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Harare. The official languages are Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language. The currency is Zimbabwean dollar.

What are the neighboring countries of Zimbabwe? Zimbabwe shares land borders with 4 countries. These Zimbabwe neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Zimbabwe at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Zimbabwe neighboring countries are: Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and Mozambique. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Zimbabwe and its border countries. The map highlights Zimbabwe in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Zimbabwe

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Zimbabwe?

The neighboring countries of Zimbabwe are: Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and Mozambique.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Zimbabwe?

Countries in Africa with 4 land borders: Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Mauritania, Egypt, Rwanda, Angola.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Zimbabwe?

Countries in Africa with more than 4 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Niger, and 12 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Zimbabwe?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 4 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Burundi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Djibouti, Gambia, Togo, Madagascar, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Zimbabwe?

The capitals of countries bordering Zimbabwe are:
  • Botswana: Gaborone
  • Zambia: Lusaka
  • South Africa: Pretoria
  • Mozambique: Maputo

What are the country codes of Zimbabwe's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Zimbabwe's neighbors are:
  • Botswana: BW (ISO 2) / BWA (ISO 3)
  • Zambia: ZM (ISO 2) / ZMB (ISO 3)
  • South Africa: ZA (ISO 2) / ZAF (ISO 3)
  • Mozambique: MZ (ISO 2) / MOZ (ISO 3)