Zambia Capital

The capital of Zambia is Lusaka, which is located in the central region of the country near the southern border. It can be found in the province of Lusaka and in the district of the same name. Lusaka covers an area of 161 square miles on the central plateau at an elevation of around 4,196 feet above sea level. In 1935, Lusaka was officially designated as the capital of the British colony, then known as Northern Rhodesia. When Zambia gained its independence in 1964, Lusaka remained the official administrative capital.

The population of Lusaka city proper is a little over 1.74 million, although the entire metropolitan area has more than 2.46 million residents. This city has experienced significant population growth over recent decades. Today, it is a popular destination for rural to urban immigrants from Zambia as well as individuals from foreign countries.

Lusaka is a relatively popular tourist destination in Zambia, although most visitors tend not to stay here for long. Its popularity has grown, however, as development in this city continues to increase. Most of the attractions located here are modern structures, like shopping malls and restaurants. Other tourist attractions include: the Munda Wanga Environmental Park (which is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species), the Soweto Market (a traditional local market), the National Museum (which hosts a number of cultural and historical exhibits), and the Henry Tayali Art Gallery (which boasts locally handcrafted pieces of art).

Lusaka is located in a humid subtropical climatic zone, which means this city experiences warm and wet weather conditions most of the time. Its hottest temperatures occur during October and November. The coolest month is July, and the rainy season runs from December to February.

This page was last modified on May 1st, 2018

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Lusaka
Languages	Bembe 33.4%, Nyanja 14.7%, Tonga 11.4%, Lozi 5.5%, Chewa 4.5%, Nsenga 2.9%, Tumbuka 2.5%, Lunda (North Western) 1.9%, Kaonde 1.8%, Lala 1.8%, Lamba 1.8%, English (official) 1.7%, Luvale 1.5%, Mambwe 1.3%, Namwanga 1.2%, Lenje 1.1%, Bisa 1%, other 9.7%, unspecified 0.2%
Ethnic Groups	Bemba 21%, Tonga 13.6%, Chewa 7.4%, Lozi 5.7%, Nsenga 5.3%, Tumbuka 4.4%, Ngoni 4%, Lala 3.1%, Kaonde 2.9%, Namwanga 2.8%, Lunda (north Western) 2.6%, Mambwe 2.5%, Luvale 2.2%, Lamba 2.1%, Ushi 1.9%, Lenje 1.6%, Bisa 1.6%, Mbunda 1.2%, other 13.8%, unspecified 0.4% (2010 est.)
Religion	Protestant 75.3%, Roman Catholic 20.2%, other 2.7% (includes Muslim Buddhist, Hindu, and Baha'i), none 1.8% (2010 est.)
Government	Presidential republic
Independance	24 October 1964 (from the UK)
Area	752,618.00 km²
Water Area	9,220.00 km²
Land Area	743,398.00 km²
Population	15,510,711.00
Location	Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
No. Bordering Countries	8
Bordering Countries	Angola 1,065 km, Botswana 0.15 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 2,332 km, Malawi 847 km, Mozambique 439 km, Namibia 244 km, Tanzania 353 km, Zimbabwe 763 km
GDP(PPP)	$65,170,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$3,900.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Switzerland, China, and Singapore.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are copper, cobalt, electricity, flowers, and tobacco.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and China.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include machinery, transportation equipment, and petroleum products.
Climate	Tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)
Terrain	Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains
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