Zim·bab·we [ zim bbwee, zim bb way ]country in southern Africa. Languages: English. Currency: Zimbabwe dollar. Capital: Harare. Population: 11,392,629 (2009 estimate).
Area: 390,759 sq km (150,873 sq mi) Official name Republic of Zimbabwe Former name Rhodesia 1964-1979Southern Rhodesia 1923-1964