Interesting Facts about Zambia

Zambia Interesting Facts

Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is a country in Africa. Here are some interesting facts about Zambia:

The traditional name for Victoria Falls is Mosi-oa-Tunya.

More than 72 languages are spoken in Zambia.

Victoria Falls is twice the size of Niagara Falls.

Czech explorer Emil Holub was the first to map the famous falls.

On 24 October 1964, Zambia became independent of the United Kingdom.

Kenneth Kaunda was the first person to lead Zambia as its president after independence.

Zambia produces around 1.5 million tonnes of copper every year.

All of Africa’s Big Five can be found in Zambia

The national currency of Zambia is called the Zambian kwacha.

Lake Kariba is the world's largest man-made lake and is used for commercial fishing and to supply hydroelectric power to Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Zambia was named after the fourth biggest river in Africa.

Zambia is one of six countries where endangered species of wild dogs can be seen.

Zambia is a landlocked country.

Nshima is the most typical and national dish of Zambia.

Rejecting food is rude in Zambia.

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia.

Zambia borders Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.