 Zambia — (zam´ēə) |
About The People
Did You Know... Zambia is named after the Zambezi River, which flows through the country. B »» More
Eating & Recipes... The staple food in Zambia is a thick cornmeal mash called nshima. Some Z »» More
In Their Language... Traditional greetings and handshakes vary across the country. In weste »» More
Fashion... Second hand Western style clothing is popular. The term salaula me »» More
Socializing... Zambians are known for their friendliness and courtesy. »» More
Family... Zambians consider their children an investment in the future. Because the n »» More
Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the most popular sport. Both children and adults in Zambia e »» More
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Zambia History
The indigenous hunter-gatherer occupants of Zambia began to be displaced or absorbed by more advanced migrating tribes about 2,000 years ago. The major waves of Bantu-speaking immigrants began in the 15th century, with the greatest influx between the late 17th and early 19th centuries. They came primarily »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Lusaka »» History of Lusaka
Population: 12,056,923
GDP: $18,500,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 752,614 (sq km) 290,584 (sq mi)
Currency: Zambian kwacha
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