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.

2  Cool Facts about Zambia (Intrepid Travel Blog)

1. The termite hills are the size of a house.

2. Zambia is a completely landlocked country,  surrounded by seven countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Namibia and Zimbabwe.

• 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
• President: Edgar Lungu 
• Next elections:  August, 2021
• Total Area of Zambia: 752,618 km²