Country Name: Republic of Zimbabwe
Language(s): English (official), Shona, Sindebele (the language of the Ndebele, sometimes called Ndebele), numerous but minor tribal dialects
Border Countries: Botswana 813 km, Mozambique 1,231 km, South Africa 225 km, Zambia 797 km
Total Area: 390,580 sq km
Population: 12,576,742 (July 2003 est.)
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy
National Holiday: Independence Day, 18 April (1980)