last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to Zambia
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Zambia
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Quick Overview
Key Facts
- Type of place: country.
- Location:
- Latitude/longitude: 15°25' S, 28°17' E.
- Local time:
- Capital: Lusaka
- Nature of the state: presidential republic.
- Official language: English.
- Currency: Zambian kwacha.
- Population: 16,445,079 inhabitants (2018).
- Area: 752,618 km²
- Density: 22 inhabitants/km²
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- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Driving: on the left.
Tourism
This is the land of the famous Victoria Falls, which Zambia shares with its neighbor Zimbabwe. While the vast majority of the annual million visitors (1.083 million in 2017) come solely for these, the destination has more to offer, including other remarkable waterfalls and several parks and reserves that are home to a rich African wildlife.
Travel Essentials
- Destination:
- By air: France-Lusaka.
- Entry requirements: passport valid for at least 6 months after the planned return date + e-visa.
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- Interests (out of ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays /
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Socio-Economic Statistics
- "Quality of life": 144/188 (2018 ranking)
- GDP per capita: $4,000 (2017)
- Average monthly income: ()
- Inflation: +6.6% (2017)
- "Official" unemployment:
- Population below the poverty line: 54.4% (2015)
- Life expectancy: 53 years (2018)
- Migration rate per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 (2017)
- Population growth: +2.91% (2018)
- Literacy rate: 63.4% (2015)
- Urban population: 43.5% (2018)
- Press freedom: 113/180 (2018 ranking)
- Political regime: hybrid regime (86/167 in 2016)
Sources: World Bank, Human Development Indicators, RSF, The Economist, The World Factbook