What is the Capital of Zambia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka. Zambia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 19,693,423. The official currency is the Zambian kwacha and the primary language spoken is English.
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Lusaka at a glance
| Capital city | Lusaka |
|---|---|
| Country | Zambia (Republic of Zambia) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 19,693,423 (65th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Zambian kwacha (ZMW) |
| Calling code | +260 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Zambia
- Luanda, capital of Angola
- Gaborone, capital of Botswana
- Kinshasa, capital of DR Congo
- Lilongwe, capital of Malawi
- Maputo, capital of Mozambique
- Windhoek, capital of Namibia
- Dodoma, capital of Tanzania
- Harare, capital of Zimbabwe
Zambia in context
- Zambia covers 752,612 km², making it the 38th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 26 people per km² ranks 160th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
- Zambia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 19,693,423 people, Zambia holds about 4.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 1.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Zambia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Zambia — FAQ
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
Is Lusaka the largest city in Zambia?
Yes — Lusaka is both the capital and the largest city of Zambia.
What country is Lusaka in?
Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia.
What continent is Lusaka in?
Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, is located in Africa.
Is Lusaka the capital of Zambia?
Yes — Lusaka is the capital of Zambia (official name: Republic of Zambia).
Lusaka is the capital of which country?
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia, in Eastern Africa.
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