Zambia

Africa · Lusaka

Zambia is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 18.4M and an area of 752,612 km². Its capital is Lusaka, English is the official language, and it is a republic. Zambia is a member of the Commonwealth.

Key facts

Continent Africa
Capital Lusaka
Population 18.4M
Area 752,612 km²
Language English
Religion Christianity
Government Republic
Currency Zambian Kwacha
GDP/capita $1200
Independence 1964

Geography

Landlocked Savanna Large lake (> 1,000 km²)
Rivers Congo, Zambezi
Borders DR Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola

History & Culture

Colonised by United Kingdom

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Maize, Cotton, Wheat
Minerals Copper, Cobalt, Gold
Energy Hydropower

Memberships

Commonwealth African Union

🎯 How to identify Zambia in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down Zambia efficiently:

Is the country located in Africa? ✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation? ❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline? ❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ❌ No
Is the country a member of Commonwealth? ✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Congo river? ✅ Yes

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