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Zambia Culture, Geography and History

Geography and Environment of Zambia

  • Rhino feasting on the grass of Zambias National Parks

Landlocked Zambia shares borders with Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo. While Zambia is one of the most urbanised countries in Africa, there are still areas of natural beauty to enjoy, with woodlands, savanna, grassland and forested national parks providing a home to mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects. As the source of the mighty Zambezi River (which flows through five other countries), Zambia can lay claim to one of the world's longest rivers. World Heritage-listed Victoria Falls (which is shared with neighbouring Zimbabwe) is an iconic feature of the Zambezi, inspiring awe and wonder for centuries.


History and Government of Zambia


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Recommended Reading

  • Bitterness - Malama Katulwende
  • A Cowrie of Hope - Binwell Sinyangwe
  • The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa - Josh Swiller
  • Rare Breed - Connie Hall
  • The Smoke That Thunders - Dominic Mulaisho

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Zambia at a glance

  • 25
  • Lusaka (population 1.3 million)
  • 13.4 million
  • English, Bemba
  • ZMK
  • (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type D (Old British 3-pin), Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)
  • +260

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