Topic 7 of 7 · Grade 7
Zimbabwe and its neighbours
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country bordered by Zambia (north), Mozambique (east), South Africa (south) and Botswana (south-west). It almost touches Namibia at Kazungula.
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Neighbouring countries
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country bordered by Zambia (north), Mozambique (east), South Africa (south) and Botswana (south-west). It almost touches Namibia at Kazungula.
Border posts
Beitbridge (South Africa), Chirundu (Zambia), Forbes/Machipanda near Mutare (Mozambique), Plumtree (Botswana), Victoria Falls (Zambia), Nyamapanda (Mozambique).
Links with neighbours
- Trade: imports through seaports in Mozambique (Beira) and South Africa (Durban).
- Shared resources: the Zambezi River, Kariba Dam (shared with Zambia), Victoria Falls.
- Shared culture and languages.
- Regional organisations: SADC (Southern African Development Community), and the African Union.
Living together
Peace, cooperation, trade agreements and helping each other during disasters such as floods and droughts.
Exam tip: Use a map to show neighbouring countries and directions.
Check yourself
- Name the four countries that share a border with Zimbabwe.
- Why is Zimbabwe called a landlocked country?
- Which border post links Zimbabwe and South Africa?
Show answers
- Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana.
- It has no coastline – it is surrounded by land.
- Beitbridge.
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