• Bemba mother and children in front of their house, Northern Zambia

    Bemba mother and children in front of their house, Northern Zambia

  • Magenta sunset over Luangwa River, in South Luangwa National Park

    Magenta sunset over Luangwa River, in South Luangwa National Park

  • Lioness fresh from the kill, in Kafue National Park

    Lioness fresh from the kill, in Kafue National Park

Zambia: Overview

Zambia has excellent national parks teeming with birds and other animals, as well as the spectacular Victoria Falls and Zambezi River. Apart from sightseeing, these places are also centres for activities ranging from canoeing to white-water rafting and bungee jumping.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Republic of Zambia

Currency

Kwacha, ZMK (ZK)

Population

11200000

Languages

  • Bemba (other)
  • English (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: +2

Measurements

metric

Voltage

230V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins
  • British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

    British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
  • South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

    South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

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