Africa

Zambia

Zambia is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of Zambia

Quick Facts

Capital
Lusaka
Continent
Africa
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
19.7 million
Area
752,612 km²
Currency
Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
Official language
English
Calling code
+260
Internet TLD
.zm
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Zambia map preview: -15.00, 30.00

Geography

Zambia is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -15, 30; it has Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.

Neighboring countries: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

People and Culture

Zambia uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Zambia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Zambia is recorded with the official name Republic of Zambia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about Zambia

What is the capital of Zambia?

The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.

What continent is Zambia in?

Zambia is in Africa.

What currency does Zambia use?

Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha.

What language is spoken in Zambia?

English is listed for Zambia in this database.

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