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Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central, Southern and East Africa. It is typically referred to being in South-Central Africa or Southern Africa. It is bordered to the north by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The population is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of the country.

Originally inhabited by Khoisan peoples, the region was affected by the Bantu expansion of the thirteenth century. Following European explorers in the 18th century, the British colonised the region into the British protectorates of Barotziland–North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia towards the end of the 19th century. These were merged in 1911 to form Northern Rhodesia. For most of the colonial period, Zambia was governed by an administration appointed from London with the advice of the British South Africa Company.

On 24 October 1964, Zambia became independent of the United Kingdom and prime minister Kenneth Kaunda became the inaugural president. Kaunda's socialist United National Independence Party (UNIP) maintained power from 1964 until 1991. Kaunda played a key role in regional diplomacy, cooperating closely with the United States in search of solutions to conflicts in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Angola, and Namibia. From 1972 to 1991 Zambia was a one-party state with UNIP as the sole legal political party under the motto "One Zambia, One Nation" coined by Kaunda. Kaunda was succeeded by Frederick Chiluba of the social-democratic Movement for Multi-Party Democracy in 1991, beginning a period of socio-economic development and government decentralisation. Zambia has since become a multi-party state and has experienced several peaceful transitions of power.

Zambia contains abundant natural resources, including minerals, wildlife, forestry, freshwater, and arable land. In 2010, the World Bank named Zambia one of the world's fastest economically reformed countries. The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is headquartered in Lusaka. (Full article...)

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General elections were held in Zambia on 12 August 2021 to elect the President, National Assembly, mayors, council chairs and councillors. Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development was elected president, defeating incumbent Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front.

On 16 August, Lungu conceded in a televised statement, sending a letter and congratulating Hichilema. (Full article...)
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  • Image 1National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. (from Zambia)
  • Image 2Skull of Broken Hill Man discovered in present-day Kabwe. (from History of Zambia)
    Skull of Broken Hill Man discovered in present-day Kabwe. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 3The Kalonga of the Chewa today descends from the Kalonga (rulers) of the Maravi Empire. (from History of Zambia)
    The Kalonga of the Chewa today descends from the Kalonga (rulers) of the Maravi Empire. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 4Batonga fisherwomen in Southern Zambia. Women have played and continue to play pivotal roles in many African societies. (from Zambia)
    Batonga fisherwomen in Southern Zambia. Women have played and continue to play pivotal roles in many African societies. (from Zambia)
  • Image 5Zambia map of Köppen climate classification. (from Zambia)
    Zambia map of Köppen climate classification. (from Zambia)
  • Image 6Inside the palace of the Litunga, ruler of the Lozi. Due to the flooding on the Zambezi, the Litunga has two palaces one of which is on higher ground. The movement of Litunga to higher land is celebrated at the Kuomboka Ceremony (from History of Zambia)
    Inside the palace of the Litunga, ruler of the Lozi. Due to the flooding on the Zambezi, the Litunga has two palaces one of which is on higher ground. The movement of Litunga to higher land is celebrated at the Kuomboka Ceremony (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 7Zambia National Assembly building in Lusaka (from Zambia)
    Zambia National Assembly building in Lusaka (from Zambia)
  • Image 8President Edgar Lungu with Russian President Vladimir Putin, 26 July 2018 (from Zambia)
    President Edgar Lungu with Russian President Vladimir Putin, 26 July 2018 (from Zambia)
  • Image 9Batonga fisherwomen in Southern Zambia. Women have and continue to play important roles in many African societies. (from History of Zambia)
    Batonga fisherwomen in Southern Zambia. Women have and continue to play important roles in many African societies. (from History of Zambia
    )
  • Image 10Stamp with portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, 1955 (from History of Zambia)
    Stamp with portrait of
    Queen Elizabeth II, 1955 (from History of Zambia
    )
  • Image 11A Yombe sculpture, 19th century. (from Zambia)
    A Yombe sculpture, 19th century. (from Zambia)
  • Image 12Pupils at the St Monica's Girls Secondary School in Chipata, Eastern Province (from Zambia)
    Pupils at the St Monica's Girls Secondary School in Chipata, Eastern Province (from Zambia)
  • Image 13A Yombe sculpture, 19th century. (from Zambia)
    A Yombe sculpture, 19th century. (from Zambia)
  • Image 14National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. (from Zambia)
  • Image 15S.M Chisembele, Cabinet Minister Western Province. (from History of Zambia)
    S.M Chisembele, Cabinet Minister Western Province. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 16Drawing of the ruler of Lunda, Mwata Kazembe, receiving Portuguese in the royal courtyard in the 1800s (from Zambia)
    Drawing of the ruler of Lunda, Mwata Kazembe, receiving Portuguese in the royal courtyard in the 1800s (from Zambia)
  • Image 17Victoria Falls (from Zambia)
    Victoria Falls (from Zambia)
  • Image 18The geopolitical situation during the Rhodesian Bush War in 1965 – countries friendly to the nationalists are coloured orange. (from Zambia)
    The geopolitical situation during the Rhodesian Bush War in 1965 – countries friendly to the nationalists are coloured orange. (from Zambia)
  • Image 19A drawing of Lunda houses by a Portuguese visitor. The size of the doorways relative to the building emphasizes the scale of the buildings. (from Zambia)
    A drawing of Lunda houses by a Portuguese visitor. The size of the doorways relative to the building emphasizes the scale of the buildings. (from Zambia)
  • Image 20Enormous Ba-Ila settlement. These communities have been of interest to mathematicians due to their fractal pattern design. (from History of Zambia)
    Enormous Ba-Ila settlement. These communities have been of interest to mathematicians due to their fractal pattern design. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 21Flag of Northern Rhodesia. (from History of Zambia)
    Flag of Northern Rhodesia. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 22An 1864 photograph of the Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone. (from Zambia)
    An 1864 photograph of the Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone. (from Zambia)
  • Image 23A drawing of Lunda houses by a Portuguese visitor. The size of the doorways relative to the building emphasizes the scale of the buildings. (from Zambia)
    A drawing of Lunda houses by a Portuguese visitor. The size of the doorways relative to the building emphasizes the scale of the buildings. (from Zambia)
  • Image 24Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls) a UNESCO World Heritage Site (from Zambia)
    UNESCO World Heritage Site (from Zambia
    )
  • Image 25Ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Kalanga/Shona rulers of this kingdom dominated trade at Ingombe Ilede. (from Zambia)
    Ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Kalanga/Shona rulers of this kingdom dominated trade at Ingombe Ilede. (from Zambia)
  • Image 26Makishi dancer, found in North-Western Zambia, represent spirits of a deceased who returns to assist the living (from History of Zambia)
    Makishi dancer, found in North-Western Zambia, represent spirits of a deceased who returns to assist the living (from History of Zambia
    )
  • Image 27Zambia National Assembly building in Lusaka (from Zambia)
    Zambia National Assembly building in Lusaka (from Zambia)
  • Image 28Batonga fisherwomen in Southern Zambia. Women have played and continue to play pivotal roles in many African societies. (from Zambia)
    Batonga fisherwomen in Southern Zambia. Women have played and continue to play pivotal roles in many African societies. (from Zambia)
  • Image 29Three young Ngoni chiefs. The Ngoni made their way into Eastern Zambia from KwaZulu in South Africa. They eventually assimilated into the local ethic groups. (from History of Zambia)
    Three young Ngoni chiefs. The Ngoni made their way into Eastern Zambia from KwaZulu in South Africa. They eventually assimilated into the local ethic groups. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 30Ancient (but graffitied) Rock Art in Nsalu Cave, Kasanka National Park in North-Central Zambia. (from Zambia)
    Ancient (but graffitied) Rock Art in Nsalu Cave, Kasanka National Park in North-Central Zambia. (from Zambia)
  • Image 31GDP per capita (current), compared to neighbouring countries (world average = 100) (from Zambia)
    GDP per capita (current), compared to neighbouring countries (world average = 100) (from Zambia)
  • Image 32A drawing of Lunda houses by a Portuguese. The size of the doorways relative to the building emphasizes the scale of the buildings. (from History of Zambia)
    A drawing of Lunda houses by a Portuguese. The size of the doorways relative to the building emphasizes the scale of the buildings. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 33Pupils at the St Monica's Girls Secondary School in Chipata, Eastern Province (from Zambia)
    Pupils at the St Monica's Girls Secondary School in Chipata, Eastern Province (from Zambia)
  • Image 34An 1864 photograph of the Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone. (from Zambia)
    An 1864 photograph of the Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone. (from Zambia)
  • Image 35Nsima (top right corner) with three types of relish. (from Zambia)
    Nsima (top right corner) with three types of relish. (from Zambia
    )
  • Image 36Inside the palace of the Litunga, ruler of the Lozi. Due to the flooding on the Zambezi, the Litunga has two palaces one of which is on higher ground. The movement of Litunga to higher land is celebrated at the Kuomboka Ceremony (from Zambia)
    Inside the palace of the Litunga, ruler of the Lozi. Due to the flooding on the Zambezi, the Litunga has two palaces one of which is on higher ground. The movement of Litunga to higher land is celebrated at the Kuomboka Ceremony (from Zambia)
  • Image 37The kalonga (ruler) of the AChewa today descends from the kalonga of the Maravi Empire. (from Zambia)
    The kalonga (ruler) of the AChewa today descends from the kalonga of the Maravi Empire. (from Zambia)
  • Image 38Lukasa memory board, was used by members of Mbudye (an association of groits in charge of maintaining Baluba history) (from History of Zambia)
    Lukasa memory board, was used by members of Mbudye (an association of groits in charge of maintaining Baluba history) (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 39The geopolitical situation during the Rhodesian Bush War in 1965 – countries friendly to the nationalists are coloured orange. (from Zambia)
    The geopolitical situation during the Rhodesian Bush War in 1965 – countries friendly to the nationalists are coloured orange. (from Zambia)
  • Image 40Drawing of the ruler of Lunda, Mwata Kazembe, receiving Portuguese in the royal courtyard in the 1800s (from History of Zambia)
    Drawing of the ruler of Lunda, Mwata Kazembe, receiving Portuguese in the royal courtyard in the 1800s (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 41Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls) a UNESCO World Heritage Site (from Zambia)
    UNESCO World Heritage Site (from Zambia
    )
  • Image 42GDP per capita (current), compared to neighbouring countries (world average = 100) (from Zambia)
    GDP per capita (current), compared to neighbouring countries (world average = 100) (from Zambia)
  • Image 43Ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Kalanga/Shona rulers of this kingdom dominated trade at Ingombe Ilede. (from Zambia)
    Ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Kalanga/Shona rulers of this kingdom dominated trade at Ingombe Ilede. (from Zambia)
  • Image 44Tribal and linguistic map of Zambia (from Zambia)
    Tribal and linguistic map of Zambia (from Zambia)
  • Image 45Nsima (top right corner) with three types of relish. (from Zambia)
    Nsima (top right corner) with three types of relish. (from Zambia
    )
  • Image 46Three young Ngoni chiefs. The Ngoni made their way into Eastern Zambia from KwaZulu in South Africa. They eventually assimilated into the local ethnic groups. (from Zambia)
    Three young Ngoni chiefs. The Ngoni made their way into Eastern Zambia from KwaZulu in South Africa. They eventually assimilated into the local ethnic groups. (from Zambia)
  • Image 47Ila Headman's son in Southern Zambia, Cattle formed an important part of their society. (from History of Zambia)
    Ila Headman's son in Southern Zambia, Cattle formed an important part of their society. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 48Kenneth Kaunda, first Republican president, on a state visit to Romania in 1970 (from Zambia)
    Kenneth Kaunda, first Republican president, on a state visit to Romania in 1970 (from Zambia
    )
  • Image 49Inside the palace of the Litunga, ruler of the Lozi. Due to the flooding on the Zambezi, the Litunga has two palaces one of which is on higher ground. The movement of Litunga to higher land is celebrated at the Kuomboka Ceremony (from Zambia)
    Inside the palace of the Litunga, ruler of the Lozi. Due to the flooding on the Zambezi, the Litunga has two palaces one of which is on higher ground. The movement of Litunga to higher land is celebrated at the Kuomboka Ceremony (from Zambia)
  • Image 50Drawing of the ruler of Lunda, Mwata Kazembe, receiving Portuguese in the royal courtyard in the 1800s (from Zambia)
    Drawing of the ruler of Lunda, Mwata Kazembe, receiving Portuguese in the royal courtyard in the 1800s (from Zambia)
  • Image 51Ancient (but graffitied) Rock Art in Nsalu Cave, Kasanka National Park in North-Central Zambia. (from Zambia)
    Ancient (but graffitied) Rock Art in Nsalu Cave, Kasanka National Park in North-Central Zambia. (from Zambia)
  • Image 52The major Nkana open copper mine, Kitwe. (from Zambia)
    The major Nkana open copper mine, Kitwe. (from Zambia)
  • Image 53The official national animal of Zambia is the African fish eagle. (from Zambia)
    The official national animal of Zambia is the African fish eagle. (from Zambia)
  • Image 54The Mwata Kazembe opens the Mutomboko ceremony (from Zambia)
    The
    Mwata Kazembe opens the Mutomboko ceremony (from Zambia
    )
  • Image 55Kenneth Kaunda, first Republican president, on a state visit to Romania in 1970 (from Zambia)
    Kenneth Kaunda, first Republican president, on a state visit to Romania in 1970 (from Zambia
    )
  • Image 56Ruins of Great Zimbabwe, Kalanga/Shona rulers of this Kingdom dominated trade at Ingombe Ilede. (from History of Zambia)
    Ruins of Great Zimbabwe, Kalanga/Shona rulers of this Kingdom dominated trade at Ingombe Ilede. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 57Ancient (but graffitied) Rock Art in Nsalu Cave, Kasanka National Park in North-Central Zambia. (from History of Zambia)
    Ancient (but graffitied) Rock Art in Nsalu Cave, Kasanka National Park in North-Central Zambia. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 58Three young Ngoni chiefs. The Ngoni made their way into Eastern Zambia from KwaZulu in South Africa. They eventually assimilated into the local ethnic groups. (from Zambia)
    Three young Ngoni chiefs. The Ngoni made their way into Eastern Zambia from KwaZulu in South Africa. They eventually assimilated into the local ethnic groups. (from Zambia)
  • Image 59The kalonga (ruler) of the AChewa today descends from the kalonga of the Maravi Empire. (from Zambia)
    The kalonga (ruler) of the AChewa today descends from the kalonga of the Maravi Empire. (from Zambia)
  • Image 60President Edgar Lungu with Russian President Vladimir Putin, 26 July 2018 (from Zambia)
    President Edgar Lungu with Russian President Vladimir Putin, 26 July 2018 (from Zambia)
  • Image 61Zambia map of Köppen climate classification. (from Zambia)
    Zambia map of Köppen climate classification. (from Zambia)
  • Image 62The major Nkana open copper mine, Kitwe. (from Zambia)
    The major Nkana open copper mine, Kitwe. (from Zambia)
  • Image 63Ingombe Ilede trading post in Southern Zambia. (from History of Zambia)
    Ingombe Ilede trading post in Southern Zambia. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 64Seated female Staffs of office (Kibango), were displayed by Luba kings. In Luba society, women's bodies were considered the ultimate vessels of spiritual power. (from History of Zambia)
    Seated female Staffs of office (Kibango), were displayed by Luba kings. In Luba society, women's bodies were considered the ultimate vessels of spiritual power. (from History of Zambia)
  • Image 65The Mwata Kazembe opens the Mutomboko ceremony (from Zambia)
    The
    Mwata Kazembe opens the Mutomboko ceremony (from Zambia
    )
  • Image 66Tribal and linguistic map of Zambia (from Zambia)
    Tribal and linguistic map of Zambia (from Zambia)
  • Image 67Victoria Falls (from Zambia)
    Victoria Falls (from Zambia)
  • Image 68The official national animal of Zambia is the African fish eagle. (from Zambia)
    The official national animal of Zambia is the African fish eagle. (from Zambia)

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Central Province is one of Zambia's ten provinces. The provincial capital is Kabwe, which is the home of the Mulungushi Rock of Authority. Central Province has an area of 94,394 km (58,654 mi). It borders eight other provinces and has eleven districts. The total area of forest in the province is 9,095,566 ha (22,475,630 acres), and it has a national park and three game management areas. The first mine in the region was opened up in 1905 making the then Broken Hill town the first mining town. In 1966, the town's name was reverted to its indigenous name - Kabwe (Kabwe-Ka Mukuba) meaning 'ore' or 'smelting'.

As of 2010, Central Province had a population of 1,307,111, comprising 10.05% of the total Zambian population. The literacy rate stood at 70.90% against a national average of 70.2%. Bemba was the most spoken language with 31.80% speaking it, and Lala was the majority clan in the province, comprising 20.3% of population. Central Province contains 20.64% of the total area of cultivated land in Zambia and contributes 23.85% of the total agricultural production in the country, with wheat being the major crop. (Full article...)

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