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Republic of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a country in Africa that is home to 15,331,000 people. It is also home to 16 living indigenous languages. In addition, 7 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, English, is the official language of the country. In formal education, 2 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    15,331,000

    people

    16

    living languages

    89%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 2
    2. 9
    3. 5
    4. 0

Zimbabwe has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.