Zambia
Republic of Zambia
People: Zambian
Zambia is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 19.7 million. Its capital city is Lusaka, and the most widely spoken official language is English. Zambia is landlocked, sharing borders with 8 neighbouring countries.
Zambia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Zambia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Lusaka |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Population | 19,693,423 |
| Area | 752,612 km² |
| Currency | Zambian kwacha (ZMW) ZK |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +260 |
| Internet TLD | .zm |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | ZM / ZMB |
| Borders | Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zambia
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
What currency does Zambia use?
Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha (ZMW, symbol: ZK).
What language do they speak in Zambia?
The official language of Zambia is English.
What is the dialling code for Zambia?
The international dialling code for Zambia is +260.
What side of the road does Zambia drive on?
Zambia drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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