Zimbabwe: The African Nation with Capital Harare

Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa.

About Harare

• Location: Northeastern Zimbabwe, in Mashonaland East Province.
• Population: ~1.5 million (metro ~2.8 million), making it a major Southern African urban center.
• Role: Political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation.
• History: Founded in 1890 as Fort Salisbury; renamed Harare in 1982 after independence.
• Landmarks: National Gallery, Harare Gardens, Mbare Market, historic colonial architecture.

About Zimbabwe

Formerly Rhodesia, Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain in 1980. It's known for Victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe ruins, diverse wildlife, and a literate population—though it has faced economic challenges in recent decades.

If you're looking for the African country whose capital is Harare, the answer is unequivocally Zimbabwe.