Zambia Flag

Zambia flag
Zambia flag

Zambia's flag is a symbol of the country's independence, history, and aspirations. The flag of Zambia was designed in 1964, shortly after the country gained independence from British colonial rule, and it depicts the country's unique cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics.

The green color depicts the country's lush vegetation, the red color signifies the struggle for independence, and the black color represents the Zambian people. The orange stripe represents the country's natural resources and mineral richness, while the eagle in flight depicts the power of the people to rise above the nation's challenges. In 1996, the flag was significantly altered to make the green color brighter and lighter, and to align the eagle with the design of the national coat of arms.

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Country information

Zambia is a country located in southern Africa, bordered by Angola to the west, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the south-east, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia to the south, and the Republic of the Congo to the west. It is a culturally diverse country with a mix of different ethnicities and religions.

The history of Zambia dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 1000 BC. The country has a long and complex history, with a mix of Bantu, European, and other influences. Zambia gained independence from Britain in 1964, and has since gone through a number of political and economic challenges.

Today, Zambia is a lower-middle-income country with a large and diversified economy. The country is known for its production of copper, which accounts for a large portion of its GDP, as well as for its agricultural and manufacturing industries. Zambia has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather year-round. The official language of Zambia is English.

Independent Yes
Country codes ZM, ZMB (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Zambia
Official languages English and Icibemba (Bemba)
Religion Christianity
Capital city Lusaka
Continent Africa
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)
Member of United Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
African Union
Southern African Development Community
Population 19,719,426 (2023)
Population density 25 per Km2 (64 people per mi2)
Urban Population 45.3 % of the population is urban (8,336,381 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) -8,000
Median age 17.6 years
Total area The total land area is 743,390 Km2 (287,024 sq. miles)
Highest point Mafinga Central (2 329 m, 7 641 ft)
Lowest point Zambezi (329 m, 1 079 ft)
GDP per capita $ 1,137 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Zambian kwacha (ZK, ZMW)
Calling code +260
Internet TLD .zm (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Zambia Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Zambia

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Lusaka 1,267,440
2 Kitwe 400,914
3 Ndola 394,518
4 Kabwe 188,979
5 Chingola 148,564
6 Mufulira 120,500
7 Luanshya 113,365
8 Livingstone 109,203
9 Kasama 91,056
10 Chipata 85,963
11 Kalulushi 66,575
12 Mazabuka 64,006
13 Chililabombwe 57,328
14 Mongu 52,534
15 Kafue 47,554
16 Choma 46,746
17 Mansa 42,277
18 Kansanshi 40,705
19 Kapiri Mposhi 37,942
20 Monze 30,257
21 Mpika 28,445
22 Nchelenge 23,693
23 Kawambwa 20,589
24 Mbala 20,570
25 Samfya 20,470
26 Sesheke 20,149
27 Petauke 19,296
28 Mumbwa 19,086
29 Siavonga 18,638
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