Zambia Travel Guide
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Zambia Travel Guide

History and economy



Location Landlocked in the tropics at the northern edge of the region referred to as 'southern Africa'

Size 752,610km2

Climate Dec–Apr hot and wet, with torrential downpours in afternoon; May–Aug dry, and fairly cool;

Sep–Nov dry, but progressively hotter

Status Republic

Currency Kwacha (kw)

Rate of exchange US$1 = Kw4,830, £1 = Kw8,721 (September 2004)

Population 10 million approx

Capital Lusaka (population 1 million approx)

Main towns Livingstone, Kitwe, Ndola, Kabwe

Language English, numerous ethnic languages

Religion Christianity

Economy Minerals (principally copper, cobalt), agriculture, hydro-electricity, tourism

Natural resources Copper, cobalt, gemstones

Electricity 220V, delivered at 50Hz

Weights and measures Metric

International dialling code +260

Flag Bright green background; panel lower right of three vertical bands of red, black and orange, surmounted by orange eagle in flight

Public holidays January 1, Youth Day, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, May 1, May 25, Heroes' Day, Unity Day, Farmers' Day, October 24, December 25–26

Tourist board website www.zambiatourism.com


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