Zambia — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Zambia: capital Lusaka, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Zambia is in Africa. Its capital is Lusaka.

Climate

Tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season from October to April

Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains; Zambezi River forms the southern border

Victoria Falls, shared with Zimbabwe, is called "The Smoke That Thunders".

Zambia is one of the world's largest producers of emeralds.

Zambia has over 73 ethnic groups, yet has remained one of the most politically stable countries in Africa.

300: Bantu-speaking peoples migrate into the region

1851: David Livingstone reaches Victoria Falls

1889: British South Africa Company takes control under Cecil Rhodes

1924: Northern Rhodesia becomes a British protectorate

1964: Zambia gains independence under Kenneth Kaunda

2021: Hakainde Hichilema elected president in a peaceful transition