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People and Society of Zambia
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Zambia.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Zambian(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- African 98.7%, European 1.1%, other 0.2%
- Population
- 20,569,737
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- LUSAKA (capital) 1.802 million
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Government hospitals and clinics are often understaffed and lack supplies. Private medical clinics in major cities can provide reasonable care in many cases, but major medical emergencies usually require medical evacuation to South Africa, Europe, or the United States. The nearest air ambulances are based in South Africa. In addition to purchasing medical insurance that covers medical evacuation (see below), U.S.
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