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Zambia

Eastern Africa, Africa

English

Zambia is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 19,693,423 and an area of 752,612 km², the capital city is Lusaka. The official language is English. The national currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZK ZMW).

Quick Facts

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Lusaka
Capital
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19,693,423
Population
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752,612 km²
Area
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ZK ZMW
Currency
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+260
Dial Code
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.zm
TLD

Economy

Zambia has a GDP per capita of $1,187, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$1,187
GNI per Capita$1,220

Geography

Zambia is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 15.00°S, 30.00°E. It shares borders with 8 countries. The highest point is Mafinga Central at 2,339 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates15.00°S, 30.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMafinga Central
2,339 m
🏞️ Longest RiverCongo
4,700 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Zambia, including New Lusaka Stadium with a capacity of 70,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumNew Lusaka Stadium
70,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Zambia

What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
What is the population of Zambia?
Zambia has a population of approximately 19,693,423 people.
What currency does Zambia use?
Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha (ZK ZMW).
What language is spoken in Zambia?
The official language of Zambia is English.
What is the area of Zambia?
Zambia covers a total area of 752,612 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Zambia?
The GDP per capita of Zambia is approximately $1,187.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)