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Zambia
Population: 11,862,740
Major Cities: -Lusaka (capital) -Livingston -Ndola -Kitwe
Climate: Generally dry and temperate
October is the hottest month. November to April is the rainy season. May through August is the cool season. September is the driest month.
Geography: 752,618 kilometers (slightly larger than texas)
The lowest point is the Zambezi River on the border of Zambia and Angola, 329 meters deep. The highest point is an unnamed location in Mafinga Hills, 2,301 meters.
Surrounded by Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, and the Dominican Republic of Congo.
Men farm and carve wood sculptures while the women stay home and make Chitenges and baskets.
Major Industries: Agriculture Brewing Cement Chemicals Mining
Agricultural Products: Corn, Rice, Peanuts, Tabacco, Sugarcane, Cassava, Cattle, and Coffee.
Zambia is mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains.
Ranked number
73
Adopted October 24, 1964.
Green represents vegitation and natural wealth. Red represents their struggle for independence. Black represents the Zambians. Orange represents nations mineral wealth. Fish eagle represents freedom and coat of arms.
Victorian Falls
Borders Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Livingstone Memorial
Memorial for David Livingstone, a man who trekked along South Africa searching for the Nile.
Ranked number 45
Livingston was the capital until 1935. When a more central location was needed, Lusaka was chosen to be a government administrative center by a town planner from London.
