Republic of Zimbabwe

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Republic of Zimbabwe
Chishona: Nyika yeZimbabwe
Ndebele: Ilizwe leZimbabwe
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Flag
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Coat of arms
Motto: "Ex Unitate Vires"
From Unity, Strength
Anthem:  "Ishe Komborera Africa"
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Capital
and largest city
Harare
Official languagesChishona
English
Ndebele
Ethnic groups
(2020)
86% Black
9% White
5% Other
Religion
(2020)
85% Christianity
11% No Religion
4% Other
Demonym(s)Zimbabwean
GovernmentFederal parliamentary republic
• President
Gus Frasier
Sibusiso Moyo
Russell Sibanda
Gertrude Mhlanga
LegislatureParliament
Independence from the United Kingdom
• Internal Settlement ratified
November 6, 1970
• Republic declared
December 11, 1971
Area
• Total
390,756 km2 (150,872 sq mi) (60th)
Population
• 2020 census
8,623,400 (97th)
• Density
22/km2 (57.0/sq mi) (200th)
GDP (nominal)2020 estimate
• Total
$79.2 billion (72nd)
• Per capita
$9,184 (94th)
GiniPositive decrease 48.9
high (18th)
HDIIncrease 0.706
high (117th)
CurrencyZimbabwean dollar (ZWD)
Time zoneUTC +2
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy
Driving sideleft
Calling code+260