| Country | Zambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | 13.13390 S, 27.84930 E |
| Map of Zambia |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 752,618 km² |
| Neighboring Countries | Zimbabwe Malawi Mozambique Botswana Tanzania Burundi Democratic Republic of the Congo Rwanda Namibia Swaziland Comoros Lesotho Mayotte Congo Gabon Central African Republic Equatorial Guinea Sao Tome and Principle |
| Time Zone | CAT (UTC +2) |
| Population | 17.333 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | June 27th, 1890 |
| President of Zambia | Edgar Lungu |
| Vice President of Zambia | Inonge Wina |
| National Anthem | ‘’Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free’’ |
| Motto | ‘’One Zambia, One Nation’’ |
| National Bird | African Fish Eagle
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| National Flower | Bougainvillea
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| National Dish | Nshima
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| Cereals Produce Mainly | Maize Millet Sorghum Wheat |
| National Sport / Game | Soccer
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| National Language | English |
| Seasons | Rainy Season Dry Season (Summer Season) |
| Prestigious Awards | Literature Award – Caine Award Cinema Award – ZAFTAR Award, Zambia Film Television and Radio Awards |
| Religion | Protestant (75.3%) Catholic (20.2%) Islam (0.5%) Others (2.0%) None (1.8%) |
| Average Marriage age in Zambia | 23.7 years for men and 18.7 years for women |
| Capital | Lusaka (150 25’S 28017’E) |
| Number of Provinces | 10 Provinces |
| Largest Province | Lusaka |
| Smallest Province | Muchinga |
| Number of Cities | 42 Cities |
| Largest City | Lusaka |
| Smallest City | Solwezi |
| Number of Regions | 106 Regions |
| Literacy rate | 70.9% (males) 56.0% (females) |
| Type of Government | Republic Presidential System Representative Democracy |
| GDP | PPP – $68.64 billion (2017) Nominal – $23.137 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $3,982 (2017) |
| Total Number of Zambia Army | 6,000,000 (Manpower) |
| Currency | Zambian kwacha (ZMW) |
| Calling Code | +260 |
| Internet TLD | .zm |
| ISO 3166 code | ZM |
| Festivals | Nc’wala Ku-omboka Umutomboko Kazanga Kulamba Likumbi Lya Mize Livingstone Cultural & Arts Festival Shimunenga |
| Historic Sites & Statues | Livingstone Museum Freedom Statue Shiwa Ng’andu Copperbelt Museum Nsalu Cave |
| Protected Areas | 23 National Parks |
| Longest River | Zambezi River |
| Longest Bridge | Luapula Bridge |
| Largest Lake | Lake Kariba |
| Largest Island | Chilubi Island |
| Highest Mountain | Mafinga Hills |
| Biggest Dam | Kariba Dam |
| Biggest Waterfall | Victoria Falls |
| Biggest Airport | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
| Total Number of Airport | 23 Airports |
| Total Number of Universities | 37 Universities |
| Tallest Building | Findeco House |
| Richest person of Zambia | Mark O’Donnell |
| Best places to visit in Zambia | Siavonga Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Kasanka National Park Kitwe Livingstone Nsumbu National Park Lusaka South Luangwa National Park Kafue National Park Lower Zambezi National Park |
| Official Website | http://www.parliament.gov.zm/ |
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