There are currently only two countries with names that begin with the letter ‘Z’. The following table lists them all. You can find some general information about each below.
| Country | Flag | Population | Capital | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia | 🇿🇲 | 18,384,000 | Lusaka | 1964 |
| Zimbabwe | 🇿🇼 | 14,863,000 | Harare | 1980 |
🇿🇲 Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked country in south-central Africa, bordered by eight countries. It’s known for its diverse wildlife, expansive savannas, and Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls. Zambia has a tropical climate with three distinct seasons: cool and dry from May to August, hot and dry from September to November, and warm and wet from December to April. The country’s name comes from the Zambezi River, which flows along its southern border. The word “Zambezi” is believed to derive from the Tonga word “Kasambabezi,” meaning “Great River.”
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa, known for its dramatic landscape, diverse wildlife, and ruins of ancient stone structures. The country features highlands in the east, the Zambezi River valley in the north, and the Kalahari Desert in the southwest. Zimbabwe has a tropical climate, tempered by elevation. There are two main seasons: a wet season from November to March and a dry season from April to October. The name “Zimbabwe” is derived from “Dzimba-dza-mabwe,” meaning “houses of stone” in the Shona language, referring to the ancient stone structures found throughout the country, particularly the Great Zimbabwe ruins.
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