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Zambia

Africa
Capital
Lusaka
Population
20,723,965
Area
752,618 km²
Currency
Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Phone Code
+260
ISO Codes
ZM / ZMB
ISO numeric
894
Internet domain
.zm
Timezone
UTC+2
Religion
Christianity

About Zambia

Zambia is home to Victoria Falls — one of the world's greatest natural wonders — shared with Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River. A major copper producer with significant wildlife.

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Languages

English

Zambia in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density28 people per km²
rank 157 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.256 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa1.4% of its people, 2.5% of its land area
Area in square miles290,587
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeChile (756,102 km²)
Closest in populationMalawi (21,104,482 people)

Who else uses ZMW?

Zambia is the only country in our list that uses ZMW.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
What is the population of Zambia?
Zambia has a population of approximately 20,723,965 people.
What currency does Zambia use?
The currency of Zambia is the Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).
What languages are spoken in Zambia?
The official or major languages of Zambia are English.

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