country guide
Zambia Country Guide
Name
Zambia
Full Name
Zambia
- Zambia really does offer something for everyone.
It has a large number of attractions including many waterfalls and lakes, great game watching and some of the best adventure activities you can wish for.
With around a third of the country devoted to the wildlife reserves and national parks, there's lots of opportunities to see the amazing birds and wildlife.
Victoria Falls is the most popular attraction in Zambia. Not only is it an awe inspiring site, you can also indulge in some amazing adventure activities including bungee jumping and white water rafting.
Capital
Lusaka
Largest City
Lusaka (1 million)
Population
11.9 million (UN estimate 2007)
Area
290,586 sq miles (752,614 sq km)
Languages Spoken
English, Local Dialects
Religion
Majority Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Traditional
Time Zone
GMT +2
Currency
Kwacha (ZMK)
Dialing Code
+260
Internet Domain
.co.zm