Zimbabwe

Languages:

Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa, has English as its official language, which is used in administration, education, and media. The country is linguistically diverse, with 16 recognized indigenous languages spoken by various ethnic communities. Some of the most widely spoken native languages include Shona, Sindebele, Chewa, Chibarwe, and Koisan.

Religion:

Religion in Zimbabwe is predominantly Christian, with approximately 84.1% of the population adhering to Christianity. Among Christians, various denominations coexist, including Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists, and various Evangelical and Pentecostal groups. The constitution guarantees freedom of religion and protects the rights of those who adhere to other religions or have no specific religious affiliation. Other significant religious communities include practitioners of traditional African religions and indigenous faiths (11.2%), Muslims (1.2%), and those with no specific religious affiliation (3.5%).

Ethnic Groups:

African 99.4% (predominantly Shona; Ndebele is the second largest ethnic group), other 0.4%, unspecified 0.2% (2012 est.)