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Zambia — silhouette, capital and facts
Zambia is in Africa and its capital is Lusaka. With about 20 million people and 752,612 km², it ranks 38th in area and 61st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Zambia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 20 million
- Area
- 752,612 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha
- Flag colors
- green, red, black, orange
Borders
Zambia shares a land border with 8 countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola.
Fun facts about Zambia
- Victoria Falls, locally called Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'the smoke that thunders', lies on the border with Zimbabwe.
- Lake Kariba, formed by the dam on the Zambezi River, is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.
- South Luangwa National Park is known as the birthplace of the walking safari.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
Which continent is Zambia in?
Zambia is in Africa.
Which countries border Zambia?
Zambia shares a land border with 8 countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Zambia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Zambia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Zambia?
Victoria Falls, locally called Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'the smoke that thunders', lies on the border with Zimbabwe. Lake Kariba, formed by the dam on the Zambezi River, is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. South Luangwa National Park is known as the birthplace of the walking safari.
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Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Zambia. It is only an approximation.
- South Africa — Pretoria, Africa
- Rwanda — Kigali, Africa
- Sudan — Khartoum, Africa
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