COUNTRY Zambia

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Country Name

Zambia

Country Code

ZM ZMB

Country Calling Code

+260

Country Profile

A virtual guide to Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, a landlocked country in central south Africa, separated from Zimbabwe by the Zambezi River. Zambia is also bordered by Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, and Tanzania. With an area of 752,618 km², the country is slightly larger than twice the size of Germany or slightly larger than Texas.

Capital Name

Lusaka

Languages

English (official), dialects, including Bemba, Lozi, Kaonde, Lunda, Luvale, Tonga, and Nyanja.

Country Currency

Zambian Kwacha (ZMK)

 

Time Zone

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

1.74 crores (2018)

Country Area

752,618 sq. km. (290,585 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Lake Kariba Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Kasanka National Park Kitwe: kitweonline Livingstone Nsumbu National Park Soweto Market South Luangwa National Park Kafue National Park Lower Zambezi National Park Mukuyu Slave Tree Blue Lagoon National Parkafrica Chingola Sioma Ngwezi National park Solwezi

News

Times of Zambia Zambia News. Zambia Daily Mail Without Fear Or Favour. Lusaka Voice Zambian online news agency with daily local and international news. International News Sources Allafrica.com - Zambia With news from Zambia. Mail & Guardian Leading newspaper from South Africa, covers all Africa with current information. Broadcast Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Provides local news and live radio streams.

Art Culture

Ngoni Dancing Group Folklore Dancing Group. Zambian Culture About Zambian lifestyle. The Zambian Zambia related articles.

Economy Business

Bank of Zambia The central bank of Zambia. Development Bank of Zambia Official website of the bank. Lusaka Stock Exchange The principal stock exchange of Zambia. The Best of Zambia Find suppliers for whatever you need in Zambia. Zambia Export Grower's Association (ZEGA) Non profit association to promote the interests of Zambian growers wishing to export fresh horticulture produce.

Transport

Airline Zambian Airways (schließung 2009) Located in Lusaka, serves local and regional routes.

Tourism

Discover Zambia: Lusaka, Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, Kafue Flats, Lake Bangweulu, Lake Kariba and Kariba Dam, Lake Mweru Wantipa and part of lake Tanganyika, The Livingstone Museum in Livingstone. Information on accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, tours and much more by following the links below.

Education

The University of Zambia Official website of the university located in Lusaka.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR ZAMBIA TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days The Zambia Embassy is only open Monday-Wednesday TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR ZAMBIA VISAS: Two completed Zambia visa applications Three passport type photos (please sign back of each photo) Signed physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of flight itinerary One copy of hotel arrangements Copy of your passport information page (we will make a copy for you)

Additional Information

Type: Republic. Independence: 24 October 1964 (from UK). Constitution: 1991 (amended in 1996 to establish presidential term limits). Climate: Generally dry and temperate, tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (Oct. to April). Natural resources: Copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, silver, uranium, hydropower. Agriculture products: Corn, sorghum, rice, peanuts, sunflower seed, vegetables, flowers, tobacco, cotton, sugarcane, cassava (tapioca), coffee; cattle, goats, pigs, poultry, milk, eggs, hides Industries: Copper mining and processing, construction, foodstuffs, beverages, chemicals, textiles, fertilizer, horticulture. Exports - commodities: copper/cobalt, cobalt, electricity; tobacco, flowers, cotton

 

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