Introduction

Zambia is located in the southern part of Africa, and it is a country known for, among other things, the beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife that you can experience in this part of the continent. It is also a land of exciting cities and interesting experiences across the country.

Lusaka is the capital of Zambia, and there is both a metropolitan atmosphere on the main Cairo Road and a relaxed atmosphere in the neighborhoods around the city center. You can visit an informative cultural village, Zambia's fine national museum, several monuments and a number of buildings from the British era.

There are several interesting cities around Zambia. It is easy get around by buses to explore the countryside and villages, and a popular trip is the one between Lusaka and Livingstone. Livingstone has a great atmosphere with a mix of colonial times and modern-day Zambia.

On the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe is the colossal Lake Kariba, one of the world's largest artificial lakes. Wildlife abounds here, as it does around world famous Victoria Falls. The large waterfalls south of Livingstone are one of Africa's greatest natural wonders and are alone worth the trip the Zambia.

Biggest cities
  • Lusaka: 1,684,703
  • Ndola: 397,757
  • Kitwe: 363,734
  • Kabwe: 176,758
  • Chingola: 147,448
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Holidays
  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • March 12: Youth Day
  • Date varies: Good Friday
  • Date varies: Easter
  • Date varies: Easter Monday
  • May 1: May Day
  • May 25: African Freedom Day
  • First Monday in July: Heroes' Day
  • First Tuesday in July: Unity Day
  • First Monday in August: Farmers' Day
  • October 24: Independence Day
  • December 25: Christmas Day
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Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

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Practical info
  • Official name: Republic of Zambia
  • Capital: Lusaka
  • National anthem: Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free
  • Language: English
  • Population: 13,092,666 (2010)
  • Primary religion: Christianity
  • Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
  • Drives in: Left side
  • Domain: .zm
  • Phone code: +260
  • Time Zone: CAT (UTC + 2)
  • Power and plugs: 230 V / 50 Hz, plug type C, D, G
Geography
  • Area: 752,618 km² /290,587 sq mi
  • Highest point: Mafinga, 2,329 m / 7,641 feet
  • Longest river: Congo-Chambeshi, 4,700 km /2,920 mi
  • Largest lake: Lake Tanganyika, 32,900 km² / 12,703 sq mi
  • Boundaries: North: Congo, Tanzania. South: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe. East: Malawi, Mozambique. West: Angola.
Celebrities
  • Kenneth Kaunda: President, 1924-
  • Frederick Chiluba: President, 1943-2011
  • Levy Mwanawasa: President, 1948-2008