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Zambia

Rebublic of Zambia Lusaka 18.4 a million inhabitants

About Zambia

The Rebublic of Zambia is a 752614 km² landlocked country in southern Africa and is characterised by rugged terrain and diverse wildlife. The seat of government is in Lusaka and the system of government is a unitary presidential constitutional republic. In Zambia live 18.4 people (as of 2018), most of whom belong to the ethnic group "Bemba".

The official national currency is the "Zambian kwacha" (ZMW). The most commonly spoken languages (official languages) are English, Bemba, Nyania and Lozi. The vast majority of the population professes Christianity.

Zambia is home to numerous well-known national parks, game reserves and nature reserves such as the Bangweulu, Blue Lagoon or the Kafue. Zambia is also famous for the Victoria Falls located on its border with Zimbabwe.

General information
Zambia
  • 13Nationalparks
  • 0Private reserves
  • 1Nature reserves
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Official Name

Rebublic of Zambia

Capital

Lusaka

Form of government

unitary presidential constitutional republic

Area

752614 km2

Population

18.4 millions

Religion

Christianity

Travel information

Zambia

  • Kasompe Airport
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka
  • Livingstone Airport
  • Lusaka City Airport
  • Mfuwe Airport
  • Mongu Airport
  • Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
  • Southdowns Airport
General information
Zambia
  • 13Nationalparks
  • 0Private reserves
  • 1Nature reserves
Map Zambia
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The most popular
Safari Reserves

Africa offers plenty of opportunities for safari experiences of all kinds in the numerous national parks, private game reserves and nature reserves. Find the most popular safari destinations in Africa with safarica.com.

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Mosi-oa-Tunya
Zambia National Park +1

Mosi-oa-Tunya

Lower Zambezi
Zambia National Park +1

Lower Zambezi

Kafue
Zambia National Park +3

Kafue

South Luangwa
Zambia National Park +1

South Luangwa

Nsumbu
Zambia National Park +1

Nsumbu

Liuwa Plain
Zambia National Park +1

Liuwa Plain

Kasanka
Zambia National Park +1

Kasanka

Lochinvar
Zambia National Park +1

Lochinvar

Blue Lagoon
Zambia National Park +1

Blue Lagoon

Sioma Ngwezi
Zambia National Park +1

Sioma Ngwezi

Bangweulu
Zambia Nature Reserve +1

Bangweulu

Luambe
Zambia National Park +1

Luambe

Lukusuzi
Zambia National Park +1

Lukusuzi

North Luangwa
Zambia National Park +1

North Luangwa

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