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Photo: Baynham Goredema from Johannesburg, South Africa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.Embark on a fascinating journey through Zimbabwe! Test your knowledge on its majestic landmarks, rich cultural traditions, unique wildlife, and historical icons.
First-Time Visitor 0–4 · Savanna Explorer 5–8 · True Zimbabwean 9–10
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Victoria Falls is formed by the Zambezi River. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, which translates to The Smoke That Thunders, it is one of the world's largest waterfalls. The Limpopo River forms Zimbabwe's southern border with South Africa but does not feed these falls.
Photo: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Zimbabwe Bird is the national emblem, representing the Bateleur eagle or the African fish eagle. Original soapstone carvings of these birds were discovered in the ruins of Great Zimbabwe and hold deep cultural significance.
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Hwange National Park covers over 14,000 square kilometers and is home to one of the largest elephant populations in the world. Mana Pools is also a famous national park in Zimbabwe, but it is much smaller and renowned for its canoe safaris.
Photo: JackyR, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Kirsty Coventry is Africa's most decorated individual Olympian, winning gold medals in the 200m backstroke in 2004 and 2008. Cara Black is another legendary Zimbabwean athlete, but she excelled in professional tennis, winning multiple Grand Slam doubles titles.
Photo: Nm5011, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sadza is a thick cornmeal paste enjoyed daily in Zimbabwe, usually served alongside meat, gravy, or vegetable relish. It is similar to ugali or nshima in other African countries. Mupunga is the Shona word for rice, which is eaten less frequently.
Photo: Cecil Dzwowa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The mbira, often called a thumb piano, is a traditional Shona instrument used in religious ceremonies and social gatherings. It is played by plucking metal keys. The marimba is a percussion instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets.
Photo: Zanzambira at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second-largest city and serves as a major industrial and cultural hub. It earned its nickname because it was founded by the Ndebele king Lobengula in the 19th century. Mutare is another major city, located near the eastern border.
Photo: Prince Phumulani Nyoni, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Mount Nyangani rises to 2,593 meters above sea level, making it Zimbabwe's highest peak. It is located inside Nyanga National Park. Mount Selinda is another prominent upland area in the eastern region, famous for its ancient evergreen rainforest.
Photo: Babakathy at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Matobo National Park features an extraordinary landscape of granite kopjes and balancing rocks. It contains one of the highest concentrations of prehistoric rock art in Southern Africa. Nyanga National Park is known for its high-altitude scenic views.
Photo: Macvivo at English Wikipedia (Original text: Samwise Gamgee), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Lake Kariba was filled between 1958 and 1963 following the completion of the Kariba Dam. It provides hydroelectric power to both Zimbabwe and Zambia. Lake Mutirikwi is one of Zimbabwe's biggest lakes entirely within its borders, but it is much smaller than Kariba.
Photo: ISS Expedition 4 Crew, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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