Zambia: flag, capital and facts
Zambia is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Lusaka. Population — 21,314,956. Area — 752,612 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Zambia
Green with an eagle above three coloured stripes.
The capital of Zambia — Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. Lusaka sits among open savanna grasslands.
Facts about Zambia
- Official name
- Republic of Zambia
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 21,314,956
- Area
- 752,612 km²
- Currency
- ZMW (ZK)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -15°, 30°
How to remember the name
The nameZambia takes its name from the Zambezi River.
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