About Zambia

 ZAMBIA, a country in the heart of Africa whose people are charming and incredibly welcoming, is famous for its wildlife and natural beauty.

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

The green stands for its natural resources and vegetation.
The red symbolizes its struggle for freedom.
The black represents the people of Zambia.
The orange is the symbol of 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.

3  Cool Facts about Zambia (Intrepid Travel Blog)

1. Termite hills in Zambia can grow as big as a small house. Imagine that!

2. Zambia is a completely landlocked country.  Can you name the 8 countries that surround Zambia? 

3. Zambia relies on copper as one of its biggest exports.  

• Independence Day - October 24 Now 57 years as an independent country 
• Population: 17,885,000 (2020 estimate)
  • 46% of Zambians are under the age of 15; 3.6% are over 65. 
• Capital city: Lusaka
  • Population: 18,920,651 (2021 est)
• Major languages: English (Official), Bemba, Tonga, Nyanja, Lozi
• Major religions: Christian  (75.3 % Protestant, 20.2% Roman Catholic), 2.7% other 
• 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