Zambia is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Lusaka, with a population of approximately 19.5M and a total area of 752,618 km². The official language is English and the currency is the Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).
Zambia covers an area of 752,618 km² with a population density of 26/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $28.5B ($1,462 per capita) and gained independence in 1964. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
The South Luangwa Valley in Zambia is where the walking safari was invented by Norman Carr in the 1950s — before that, wildlife viewing was done from vehicles. Today it remains one of Africa's finest wildlife experiences and has the highest hippo density on the continent.
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UNESCO world's largest curtain of water — 1.7km wide and 108m tall, visible 50km away
Birthplace of the walking safari — one of Africa's finest wildlife parks with enormous leopard density
Wild and remote park on the Zambezi River — canoe safaris past hippos and elephants
One of the world's largest man-made lakes — a vast inland sea with houseboat safaris
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
The official language(s) of Zambia are English.
The population of Zambia is approximately 19.5M.
Zambia uses the Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).
Zambia is located in Africa, in the Southern Africa region.
Zambia has a GDP of $28.5B, with a GDP per capita of $1,462.
The best time to visit Zambia is May–October. The climate is Tropical, dry season May–October.
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