Zambia

Zambia Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Zambia
Common NameZambia – /ˈzæm.bi.ə/
NationalityZambian(s) – noun, Zambian – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1964 (from the United Kingdom)
Administrative Divisions10 provinces
Total Population20.2 million (#63) with 46.3% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasLusaka (capital city), Kitwe
Major LanguagesEnglish (official), Bemba 33.4%, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, Chewa, Nsenga
Electricity Access46.6% of total population
Internet Access21% of total population
CurrencyZambian Kwacha (ZMK)
Real GDP (PPP)$63.0 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$3,200 (#194) – 2021 estimate
Total Area752,618 sq km / 290,587 sq mi (#40) with 1.2% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Southern Africa
Bordering CountriesAngola, Botswana, DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free”