About Zambia

Zambia, in Southern Africa, is a landlocked country of rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, with many parks and safari areas. On its border with Zimbabwe is famed Victoria Falls - also called Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “Smoke That Thunders” - plunging a misty 108 metres into narrow Batoka Gorge. Spanning the Zambezi River just below the falls is Victoria Falls Bridge, a spectacular viewpoint. 

This friendly country is  blessed with awe-inspiring natural wonders, abundant wildlife, huge bodies of water and vast open spaces, 

Zambia offers unforgettable holidays exploring the real Africa.

Acknowledged as one of the safest countries in the world to visit, Zambia’s welcoming people live in peace and harmony.

 And here, in the warm heart of Africa, you will find some of the finest safari experiences on the planet, including face-to-face encounters with nature at its most untrammelled. Spectacular waterways provide adrenaline thrills or a leisurely playground for all ages. The birdlife is among the most diverse in the world.

Seventeen magnificent waterfalls, in addition to the spectacular Victoria Falls, provide avid adventurers with unique experiences and a taste of village life. Spectacular daily sunsets are almost guaranteed in this slice of paradise. (From Zambia tourism)

Zambia gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and its flag tells its story: 

green - natural resources and vegetation.
red - struggle for freedom.

black - people of Zambia.

orange  -  the country’s mineral wealth.
The eagle soaring above the three vertical bands represents the ability of the people to rise above the nation’s problems.

 Cool Facts about Zambia 

Zambia has 5 vast lakes, 3 major rivers, 17 or more waterfalls, and various wetland areas. . Imagine that!

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• Independence Day - October 24 1964 
• soon to be 60 years as an independent country 
• Population: 20,569,737 (2023)
  • 42% of Zambians are under the age of 15; 2% are over 65. 
• Capital city: Lusaka
  • Population: 3,181,000,920,651 (2023)
• Major languages: English (Official), Bemba 33.4%, Nyanja 14.7%, Tonga 11.4%, Lozi 5.5%, Chewa 4.5%,
• Major religions: Christian  (75.3 % Protestant, 20.2% Roman Catholic), 2.7% other 
• Motto : One Zambia, One  Nation
• Life expectancy at birth: 63.84 years (2019) 
• Monetary Unit: 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee               100 Kwacha = $5.61 Cad on March 17, 2021

The word kwacha means "dawn".

• Population living below poverty line: 58% 
• Form of government: Multiparty Republic
• New President elected in August 2021: Hakainde Hichilema, also known as HH.
• Total Area of Zambia: 752,618 km²
• Time Zone : UTC+2      Dialing Code: +260
• National Flower: Bougainvillea
• National Game: Football /Soccer 
• National Bird: African Fish Eagle
• National Anthem:  Stand and /sing of Zambia, Proud and Free