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    Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe at a glance

    Capital city

    Harare

    Population

    16.6 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (Current Market Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 27/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.32/5 — rank 121/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language

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    People & culture

    Living here means waking up to bright, sunny days and the legendary hospitality of its people. In the bustling hubs like Harare, the atmosphere is vibrant yet relaxed, characterized by wide, tree-lined avenues and a deep sense of community.