Zambia

Africa

Southern Africa, east of Angola.

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President  Rupiah Banda

Capital
Lusaka

Government
Republic

Religion
Christian 50%-75%, Muslim and Hindu 24%-49%, indigenous beliefs 1%.

Population
13,460,305

Ethnic group
African 99.5% (includes Bemba, Tonga, Chewa, Lozi, Nsenga, Tumbuka, Ngoni, Lala, Kaonde, Lunda, and other African groups), other 0.5% (includes Europeans, Asians, and Americans).

National Language                     
Bemba
            
National Day
24 October 1964 (from the UK)

Anthem
Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free

Currency
Zambian kwacha (ZMK)

Attractions
South Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls [with Zimbabwe] 

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Art & Cultural

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The Victoria Falls    The Victoria Falls or Mosi-o-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is a waterfall located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are the largest in the world. Victoria Falls is one of the most famous falls, considered to be among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to have been the first European recorded to view the Victoria Falls — which he did from what is now known as 'Livingstone Island' in Zambia, the only land accessible in the middle of the falls.David Livingstone gave the falls the name 'Victoria Falls' in honour of his Queen, but the indigenous name of 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' — literally meaning the 'Smoke that Thunders' — is also well known. The World Heritage List recognizes both names. While it is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest. This claim is based on a width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) and height of 108 metres (354 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The falls' maximum flow rate compares well with that of other major waterfalls.

Victoria Falls