The capital city of Zimbabwe is Harare.
Harare lies in northeastern Zimbabwe and is both the country’s political capital and its largest city. It is situated on a high plateau at roughly 1,500 metres above sea level, giving the city a relatively mild climate compared with many other African capitals. Harare is also Zimbabwe’s principal center for government, commerce, education, and transport.
The city was founded in 1890 by the Pioneer Column of the British South Africa Company and was originally named Salisbury. After Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980, the capital was renamed Harare in 1982. The new name reflects Zimbabwean identity and is associated with the nearby Shona chief Neharawa.
Harare is known for broad avenues, public gardens, jacaranda trees, and its role as a gateway to the country’s cultural and natural attractions. It is sometimes confused with Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city and an important industrial center, but Bulawayo is not the national capital.