Zimbabwe To a large extent, mining and agriculture sectors form the core of the Zimbabwe economy. Following a decade of contraction from 1998 to 2008, the economy recorded real growth of more than 10% per year in 2010 to 2013, before slowing to roughly 3% in 2014 due to poor harvests, low diamond revenues and decreased investment. Infrastructure and regulatory deficiencies, a poor investment climate, a large public and external debt burden and extremely high government wage expenses impede the country’s economic performance. Name Republic of Zimbabwe Capital Harare Frequency of elections Every five years Name of parliament Parliament of Zimbabwe Parliament website www.gta.gov.zw Languages English, Shona, Sindebele Area 390 757 km2 Population 13 771 721 (July 2014 est) Imports Machinery and transport equipment, other manufactured good, chemicals, fuels, food products Exports Platinum, cotton, tobacco, gold, ferro alloys, textiles/clothing Currency Zimbabwean dollar Source: CIA World Factbook Image: Gallo/GettyImages