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Zimbabwe

Republic of Zimbabwe

CapitalHarare
RegionEastern Africa
CurrencyBWP, CNY, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY, USD, ZAR, ZWB
Official languagesChibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan languages, Ndau, North Ndebele, Nyanja, Shona, Southern Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
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Zimbabwe

Country guides · General reference point, not an exact location.

Great Zimbabwe

Curving wall and conical tower of Great Zimbabwe’s Great Enclosure at dawn.
Zimbabwe · Place of interest

Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe is an archaeological complex comprising the Hill Ruins, the Great Enclosure and the Valley Ruins. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries, the Shona city brings together dry-stone architecture and places with continuing spiritual significance.

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Guides to this destination

Urban view of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. Practical guides

Harare and Zimbabwe’s linguistic diversity

A brief guide to locating Zimbabwe, recognizing Harare as its capital, and understanding the country’s linguistic diversity before planning your trip.

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Identifiable urban view of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. Practical guides

Zimbabwe before you travel: map, languages and payments to check

An introductory guide to Zimbabwe and a checklist of details the available information cannot settle: services, payments and travel conditions.

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Practical guides

Zimbabwe travel planning around Harare, languages and payment checks

A first look at Zimbabwe: its landlocked position in Africa, Harare as its capital, its recorded linguistic diversity and the caution needed when planning payments.

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Curving wall and conical tower of Great Zimbabwe’s Great Enclosure at dawn. Culture

Exploring Great Zimbabwe’s Hill, Great Enclosure and Valley

The useful question is not how long to spend in front of the tower, but which part of the ancient urban landscape allows you to understand—and explore—it attentively. This guide structures a visit to Great Zimbabwe around mobility, interests and respect for a place that still holds spiritual meaning.

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