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Google Maps, detailed facts of Zambia (ISO: ZM) and the capital city, Lusaka. This page enables you to explore Zambia and its land boundaries in total: 6,043.15 km. You may also view the border countries of Zambia (total: 8, Angola 1,065 km, Botswana 0.15 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 2,332 km, Malawi 847 km, Mozambique 439 km, Namibia 244 km, Tanzania 353 km, Zimbabwe 763 km with its area of total: 752,618 sq km; land: 743,398 sq km, water: 9,220 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Geographical facts about Zambia including Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia |
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| Name of the country: | Zambia | Capital city: | Lusaka |
| Geographical coordinates of Zambia: | 15 00 S, 30 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Lusaka: | 15 25 S 28 17 E |
| Location of Zambia: | Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Zambia: | total: 752,618 sq km; land: 743,398 sq km, water: 9,220 sq km | Area comparative of Zambia: | slightly larger than Texas |
| The elevation data of Zambia: | mean elevation: 1,138 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Zambezi river 329 m, highest point: unnamed elevation in Mafinga Hills 2,301 m | The climate of Zambia: | tropical: modified by altitude: rainy season (October to April) |
| Land use of Zambia: | agricultural land: 31.7%; arable land 4.8%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 26.9%; forest: 66.3%; other: 2% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1,560 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Zambia: | landlocked country; the Zambezi forms a natural riverine boundary with Zimbabwe; Lake Kariba on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border forms the world’s largest reservoir by volume (180 cu km; 43 cu mi) | The terrain of Zambia: | mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains |
| Land boundaries of Zambia: | total: 6,043.15 km | Borders countries of Zambia: | Angola 1,065 km, Botswana 0.15 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 2,332 km, Malawi 847 km, Mozambique 439 km, Namibia 244 km, Tanzania 353 km, Zimbabwe 763 km |
| Maritime claims of Zambia: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Zambia
Are you traveling to Zambia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Did you know that the legal system of Zambia is a mixed legal system of English common law and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Zambia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 40,454 km, paved: 9,403 km, unpaved: 31,051 km (2005)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: LUSAKA (capital) 2.179 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 40.9% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Zambia: 15,510,711 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.94% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Bembe 33.4%, Nyanja 14.7%, Tonga 11.4%, Lozi 5.5%, Chewa 4.5%, Nsenga 2.9%, Tumbuka 2.5%, Lunda (North Western) 1.9%, Kaonde 1.8%, Lala 1.8%, Lamba 1.8%, English (official language) 1.7%, Luvale 1.5%, Mambwe 1.3%, Namwanga 1.2%, Lenje 1.1%, Bisa 1%, other 9.7%, unspecified 0.2%. Note: Zambia is said to have over 70 languages, although many of these may be considered dialects; all of Zambia’s major languages are members of the Bantu family (2010 estimate). These days, Zambia has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Zambia nowadays; Bemba 21%, Tonga 13.6%, Chewa 7.4%, Lozi 5.7%, Nsenga 5.3%, Tumbuka 4.4%, Ngoni 4%, Lala 3.1%, Kaonde 2.9%, Namwanga 2.8%, Lunda (north Western) 2.6%, Mambwe 2.5%, Luvale 2.2%, Lamba 2.1%, Ushi 1.9%, Lenje 1.6%, Bisa 1.6%, Mbunda 1.2%, other 13.8%, unspecified 0.4% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Zambia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: yes. Citizenship by descent: yes. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: not specified.
In case if you plan to visit Zambia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Zambia are: Independence Day, 24 October (1964).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Zambia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: periodic drought; tropical storms (November to April). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Lusaka and/or Zambia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Zambia, the population has to face a death rate of 12.4 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Zambia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Zambia. Here they are: Bembe 33.4%, Nyanja 14.7%, Tonga 11.4%, Lozi 5.5%, Chewa 4.5%, Nsenga 2.9%, Tumbuka 2.5%, Lunda (North Western) 1.9%, Kaonde 1.8%, Lala 1.8%, Lamba 1.8%, English (official language) 1.7%, Luvale 1.5%, Mambwe 1.3%, Namwanga 1.2%, Lenje 1.1%, Bisa 1%, other 9.7%, unspecified 0.2%. Note: Zambia is said to have over 70 languages, although many of these may be considered dialects; all of Zambia’s major languages are members of the Bantu family (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .zm
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: modified by altitude: rainy season (October to April).
Its capital city is Lusaka, where the local time zone is UTC+2, which is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Lusaka: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Zambia; mean elevation: 1,138 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Zambezi river 329 m, highest point: unnamed elevation in Mafinga Hills 2,301 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 6,043.15 km.
Current environmental issues in Zambia; air pollution and resulting acid rain in the mineral extraction and refining region; chemical runoff into watersheds; poaching seriously threatens rhinoceros, elephant, antelope, and large cat populations; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; lack of adequate water treatment presents human health risks.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: periodic drought; tropical storms (November to April).
For your traveling options, there are 88 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Zambia all together with 2,250 km (including Lake Tanganyika and the Zambezi and Luapula rivers) (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 40,454 km, paved: 9,403 km, unpaved: 31,051 km (2005).
Background of Zambia
Like every nation, Zambia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The territory of Northern Rhodesia was administered by the former British South Africa Company from 1891 until it was taken over by the UK in 1923. During the 1920s and 1930s, advances in mining spurred development and immigration. The name was changed to Zambia upon independence in 1964. In the 1980s and 1990s, declining copper prices, economic mismanagement, and a prolonged drought hurt the economy. Elections in 1991 brought an end to one-party rule and propelled the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) to government. The subsequent vote in 1996, however, saw increasing harassment of opposition parties and abuse of state media and other resources. The election in 2001 was marked by administrative problems, with three parties filing a legal petition challenging the election of ruling party candidate Levy MWANAWASA. MWANAWASA was reelected in 2006 in an election that was deemed free and fair. Upon his death in August 2008, he was succeeded by his vice president, Rupiah BANDA, who won a special presidential byelection later that year. The MMD and BANDA lost to the Patriotic Front (PF) and Michael SATA in the 2011 general elections. SATA, however, presided over a period of haphazard economic management and attempted to silence opposition to PF policies. SATA died in October 2014 and was succeeded by his vice president, Guy SCOTT, who served as interim president until special elections were held in January 2015. Edgar LUNGU won the presidential by election and will complete SATA’s term, which expires in August 2016 when new presidential, as well as parliamentary and local elections, will be held. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
