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Zambia Location:
Physical. The Republic of Zambia is located in central southern Africa and bordered by Zaire, Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The capital, Lusaka, is approximately 50 miles from the Zimbabwe border in the southern part of the country. In size, Zambia is slightly larger than Texas. The country is mostly a large, flat plateau, with some hills and mountains. The climate is tropical, but generally a little cooler because of its higher altitude. Natural resources include copper, lead, zinc, cobalt, coal, emeralds, gold, silver, uranium, and hydropower.

Zambia Geography:
Geography
Area: 290,724 square miles
Capital: Lusaka (pop 1,718,000)
Environmental Concerns: airpollution, deforestation, soil erosion, desertification, lack of adequate water treatment
Geographical features: mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains; landlocked
Climate: tropical; modified by altitude

Zambia People:
People. Almost ten million people live in Zambia. The major languages are English, Bemba, Nyanja, Ila-Tonga, and Lozi, among others. The population is predominantly African (99%), half of whom are Christian (50%). The other half of the population claims indigenous beliefs (48%). A given Zambian can expect to live about 33 years, while one in five have HIV or AIDS.
9,960,000 people; 99% African; 60% live in urban areas
Annual growth rate: 1.9 percent
Major languages are English, Bemba, Nyanja, Ila-Tonga, Lozi, others
Religions: Christian (50%), indigenous beliefs (48%), others (2%)

Zambia Government:
Government. Since their independence from the United Kingdom in 1964, Zambia has seen the rule of three presidents, and has experienced its share of violence and corruption. Kenneth Naunda created a one-party state in 1972, and ruled the country for 27 years. After him, Frederick Chiluba took power, but could not hold his position for more than two terms in office. Levy Mwanawasa was sworn in in 2002, and remains the current president and Head of State.
Independent Republic
President Levy Mwanawasa is the head of state and government
2+ political parties
universal suffrage at 18

Zambia Communication:
Communication and Transportation
130,000 land-line telephones
32 televisions per 1,000 people
15,000 internet users
41,404 miles of highway
1,294 miles of railroad
111 airfields
215,000 motor vehicles

Zambia Economy:
Economy. The mostly agrarian economy of Zambia has met with difficult challenges since the colonial period. The United Kingdom focused primarily on the development of mining to exclusion of other sectors, including agriculture. Today, Zambia’s rural areas are still far behind in infrastructural investment. Zambian farmers have traditionally been paid very little for their produce, and many farmers have migrated to the cities in search of jobs.
The government has had limited ability to deal with the growing urban population, half of whom are not employed. The depressed income from tourism, copper, and other industries contributes to the problem. Zambia now faces severe agricultural and employment crises, and famine is a continuous threat.
Currency: Kwachas
Per capita Income: $870
GDP: $8.5 billion
GDP growth rate: 3.9%
Inflation rate: 21.5%
Unemployment rate: %50
Labor Force: 85% agriculture, 9% services, 6% industry

Zambia More Information:
http://www.zambia.co.zm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambia
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2359.htm