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Neighboring Countries of Zimbabwe

Q: Which is the longest border of Zimbabwe?

The longest land border of Zimbabwe is with Mozambique (1,402 km); the shortest is with South Africa (230 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Zimbabwe?

The land borders of Zimbabwe total 3,229 km. By number of neighbours Zimbabwe ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Zimbabwe shares land borders with 4 countries: Mozambique (1,402 km), Botswana (834 km), Zambia (763 km) and South Africa (230 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#62 of 236)

3,229 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

390,757

Area in km²

Zimbabwe
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Zimbabwe

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Zimbabwe citizens
Mozambique	1,402 km	Maputo	Visa-free · 30 days
Botswana	834 km	Gaborone	Visa-free · 90 days
Zambia	763 km	Lusaka	Visa-free · 90 days
South Africa	230 km	Pretoria	Visa-free · 90 days

Mozambique accounts for 43% of Zimbabwe's 3,229 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Zimbabwe

Location

Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia

Area

390,757 km² — about four times the size of Indiana; slightly larger than Montana

Terrain

Mostly high plateau with higher central plateau (high veld); mountains in east

Climate

Tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Inyangani 2,592 m. Lowest: junction of the Runde and Save Rivers 162 m. Mean elevation: 961 m.

Natural resources

Coal, chromium ore, asbestos, gold, nickel, copper, iron ore, vanadium, lithium, tin, platinum group metals

Natural hazards

Recurring droughts; floods and severe storms are rare

Good to know

Landlocked; the Zambezi forms a natural river boundary with Zambia; in full flood (February-April), the massive Victoria Falls on the river forms the world's largest curtain of falling water; Lake Kariba on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border forms the world's largest reservoir by volume (180 cu km; 43 cu mi)

Neighbours of Zimbabwe's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 4 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Zimbabwe

How many countries border Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe shares land borders with 4 countries: Mozambique (1,402 km), Botswana (834 km), Zambia (763 km) and South Africa (230 km).

Which is the longest border of Zimbabwe?

The longest land border of Zimbabwe is with Mozambique (1,402 km); the shortest is with South Africa (230 km).

Is Zimbabwe landlocked?

Yes. Zimbabwe has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia and South Africa.

How long are the land borders of Zimbabwe?

The land borders of Zimbabwe total 3,229 km. By number of neighbours Zimbabwe ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Zimbabwe citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Zimbabwe citizens can visit 4 of 4 neighbouring countries visa-free: Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia and South Africa.

What is the highest point of Zimbabwe?

Inyangani 2,592 m. The lowest point is junction of the Runde and Save Rivers 162 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).