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Zambia is the land of the 17 beautiful water falls in addition to exotic victoria falls and deep Zambezi River, home of walking Safari, wild life and what not. The people are hardworking and friendly. Zambia said to have the largest water resources in the whole of southern Africa with 5 massive lakes and plentiful rivers offering excellent fishing.
The Republic of Zambia was declared independent from the United Kingdom on 24th October, 1964.
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Quick Facts:
- Capital: Lusaka
- Official Language: English
- Regional Languages: Bemba, Tonga, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Kaonde, Nyanja, Chewa.
- Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMK)
- Livingstone was Zambia’s first capital
- Zambia is a republic with a president, much like the United States and France
- Zambia’s name comes from the Zambezi River. Zambezi is from a local word yambezhi 'Heart of All'.
- Northern Zambia is FULL of beautiful waterfalls.
- Zambia is one of Africa’s most urbanized countries.
- The first African chess grandmaster is Amon Simutowe from Zambia (and only the 3rd black grandmaster in history).
- Iron and copper have been mined in Zambia for over 2000 years.
- Copper is still the key resource of Zambia; Zambia is the worlds fifth-largest producer.