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  • 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