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🇿🇲 Zambia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Zambia is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 752,618 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 8 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Southern Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
752,618 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
26/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1964
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season May–October
general type

Location and Position

Zambia is situated in Southern Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Zambia has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Zambia covers a total area of 752,618 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 19.5M across this area, the population density is 26/km². The capital city is Lusaka.

Climate

The climate of Zambia is tropical, dry season may–october. The best time to visit is generally May–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Zambia

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Congo
Brazzaville
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Tanzania
Dodoma
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Malawi
Lilongwe
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Mozambique
Maputo
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Zimbabwe
Harare
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Botswana
Gaborone
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Namibia
Windhoek
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Angola
Luanda

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Zambia located?

Zambia is located in Southern Africa, Africa. The capital city is Lusaka.

How large is Zambia?

Zambia has a total area of 752,618 km² with a population density of 26/km².

What countries border Zambia?

Zambia shares land borders with: Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola.

What is the climate of Zambia?

The climate of Zambia is Tropical, dry season May–October. The best time to visit is May–October.

What timezone is Zambia in?

Zambia observes UTC+2 timezone.

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