Want to learn about Zimbabwe? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Zimbabwe
| Capital | Harare |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 16,000,000 |
| Languages | Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Currency | Botswana pula |
| National symbol | Zimbabwe Bird |
| Famous food | Sadza |
In Zimbabwe, people often speak Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language. A friendly way to say hello is "Mhoro". 👋
Fun facts about Zimbabwe for kids
- Zimbabwe is home to the stunning Great Zimbabwe ruins, a massive ancient city built entirely of stone without any mortar!
- It is the only country in the world to be named after an ancient ruined city!
- Zimbabwe shares the incredible Victoria Falls, locally known as 'The Smoke That Thunders'!
- The Mbira is a beautiful traditional 'thumb piano' that is played to connect with ancestors.
- Sadza is the national staple food, a thick cornmeal porridge eaten with stews and vegetables.
Famous places in Zimbabwe
- Great Zimbabwe
- Victoria Falls
- Hwange National Park
Nature and symbols of Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwe Bird
- National sport: Cricket/Football
Going to Zimbabwe with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Mhoro".
- Find Harare, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇿🇼 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Sadza at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Great Zimbabwe.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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