Basic info
Neighbouring countries: South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania.- Area: 309,500 sq mi
- Population: 28,829,476
- Infant mortality:
- Life expectancy: 37 years. AIDS takes a huge toll (infant mortality is 140 deaths/1,000 live births).
- Urbanisation: 18%
- Literacy: 20%