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Zambia

History

Lozi, Bemba and other states organised the plateau.
David Livingstone reached the falls and named them after Queen Victoria.
Northern Rhodesia came under direct British rule; copper mining expanded.
Independence came on 24 October under Kenneth Kaunda.
Multi-party elections ended one-party rule.
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CapitalLusaka
Population19.7M
Area753k km2
CurrencyZambian kwacha

Short facts

RegionEast Africa / Southern Africa
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Victoria Falls: The Zambezi falling into a basalt gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • South Luangwa: The park where the walking safari was developed.
  • Lake Kariba: One of the world's largest reservoirs, on the Zimbabwean border.

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Planning questions

What is Zambia known for?Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Lake Kariba.
What is the capital?Lusaka.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?24 October.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Use Lusaka as the first planning anchor for Zambia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

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Known for

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