Country: Republic of Zimbabwe

Population: 12.6 million (UN, 2010 estimate)*
*Some estimates suggest the population may only be 8-9 million, with 3 million Zimbabweans having left the country.

Capital: Harare

Area: 390,759 sq km (150,873 sq miles)

Main languages: English (official), Shona, Sindebele

Main religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs

Life expectancy: 49 (WHO, 2009)

Literacy rate: Adult [15+] 92%, Youth [15-24] 99% (UNESCO, 2009)

Urban population (% of total): 38% (UN, 2009)

Population under 18 years: 6 million (UN, 2009)

Child mortality: 89 children in every 1,000 likely to die before 5 years (WHO, 2009)

Child nutrition: 14% of children below 5 years underweight (WHO, 2000-2009)

Number of children (0-17) who have lost one/both parents: 1.4 million  (UNICEF, 2009)