Zambia Country Overview

 

Republic of Zambia

Zambia Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Zambia. Commonly referred to as Zambia.

 

African map highlighting Zambia’s location.

1. Where is Zambia located?
   

   Zambia is located in the south east of Africa. Zambia borders the following countries; Angola to the west, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, Mozambique to the southeast, Namibia to the southwest, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north.

2. What is the capital of Zambia?

   The Capital of Zambia is Lusaka.

3. How large is the country of Zambia?

   Zambia has 752,618 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Zambia a member of the African Union?
   

   Zambia is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since December 16th, 1964.

1. What is the population of Zambia?

   The population of Zambia is slightly over 19 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Zambia is Lusaka with a population of 2.9 million approx. (2020).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Zambia?

   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Zambia are; Bemba, Namwanga, Lunda, Mambwe, Tumbuka, Tonga, Chewa, Lozi, Nsenga, Ngoni, Lala, KaondeLuvale, Lamba, Ushi, Lenje, Bisa, Mbunda, and other groups.

3. How many languages are spoken in Zambia?

   The most popular languages spoken in Zambia are; Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, Chewa, Nsenga, Tumbuka, Lunda, Lamba, Namwanga, Lenje, English, Luvale, Mambwe, Kaonde, Lala, Bisa, and other.

4. What religions are in Zambia?
   

   Zambia religious groups consist of; Christianity, Islam, Baháʼí, Hinduism, and other traditional religions.

1. Zambia Political System Overview.

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2. What is the currency used in Zambia?

   The Zambian kwacha (ZMW) is the official currency for Zambia.

3. What makes up the economy in Zambia?

   Zambia ‘s main resources and industries consist of; cassava, maize, vegetables, soybeans, beef, tobacco, wheat, ground nuts, copper, emerald, textiles, and sugar cane.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.