Zambia is a landlocked Southern African nation defined by the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, and copper mining.
Overview
- Size: 752,618 km²
- Location: Southern Africa, landlocked along the Zambezi River, bordering the DRC, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Angola.
- Coordinates: -13.133900°, 27.849300°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Presidential Republic
- Languages: English (official), Bemba, Nyanja and other local languages
Culture
Home to the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (shared with Zimbabwe), with over 70 ethnic groups and the annual Kuomboka royal barge ceremony among its notable traditions.
Economy
Copper mining has long been the backbone of the economy, alongside agriculture and growing tourism around Victoria Falls.
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