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Country name: Republic of Zambia.

The definition of country name is named after Zambia River.

Another name is the country of copper mines.

The national anthem is written according to the tune "God Bless Africa".

It covers an area of 7526 14 square kilometers.

The population is 1057 million.

There are 73 tribes in this country.

Religion 72% of the residents believe in Christianity, and the rest believe in primitive religion.

Language English is the official language.

Lusaka, the capital

The main city and function Ndola is the second largest city in Zambia, the capital of Copper Belt Province, with a population of about 600,000. It is the industrial center of Zambia. Kabwe, the capital of Central Province, has a population of about 500,000. Kitwe, located in Copper Belt Province, is a major copper mining area with a population of about 400,000. Livingstone, the capital of Southern Province, is a major tourist city with a population of about 65,438+10,000.

Zambian kwacha zambian kwacha kW. ; ZMK 1ZMK= 100 Niveau (Wayne)

Attractions: Mosio Tunia Falls, Lake Kariba.

Independence Day:1October 24th (1964)

National Day:1October 24th (1964)

National flag: rectangular, with an aspect ratio of 3: 2. The national flag is green, and the vertical rectangle at the lower right is composed of three parallel and equal vertical stripes of red, black and orange, with an eagle spreading its wings above it. Green symbolizes the country's natural resources, red symbolizes the struggle for freedom, black represents Zambians, and orange symbolizes the country's mineral deposits. The flying eagle symbolizes Zambia's independence and freedom.

National emblem; The shield pattern in the middle consists of black and white ripples, symbolizing the famous Mosio Tunia Waterfall. On both sides of the shield are black men in workers' uniforms and black women in national costumes, symbolizing the brotherly family of African blacks. The top of the coat of arms is crossed with hoes and pickaxes, symbolizing the farmers and miners in the country; The eagle above symbolizes Zambia's independence, freedom and the country's ability to solve the problems it faces. The lower end of the coat of arms is green land, symbolizing fertile land; The corn on the green land symbolizes agriculture and crops; Mines and zebras symbolize the country's rich natural resources. The ribbon at the bottom says "one Zambia, one country" in English.

National dignitaries: levy patrick mwanawasa, president, elected in 200 1 year1February.

Customs Zambians are cheerful and can sing and dance well. Dancing is their favorite traditional form of entertainment. Zambia has wide streets and clean houses. Houses in rural areas are very small, usually brick houses. Zambia has a mild climate, and summer clothes can be worn all year round. The staple food of Zambians is corn flour, flour and rice, supplemented by various vegetables and fruits.

Taboos and Etiquette Zambians pay great attention to etiquette. When friends meet, they hold each other tightly with both hands, shake them up and down, and greet each other warmly. Zambians are hospitable. Whenever guests come to the door, the host always gives them a warm reception and treats them with coffee, soda, fruit and snacks. Zambians are friendly to others and cars collide on the road. Instead of blaming each other and having a big fight, they got off the bus to check the damage of their cars, waited for the police to handle it, and did everything according to law. Hitchhiking is very common here, and drivers take nothing. There are many taboos in Zambia, and every region is different. For example, the hostess generally does not receive guests; It is forbidden to pass things with your left hand, because it is an insult to use your left hand alone.

Population:11200,000 (estimated in 2002). Most of them belong to the Bantu black family. There are 73 tribes, among which the Pemba ethnic group accounts for about 18% of the national population, the Tongan ethnic group accounts for 10%, and others are the Rhodes, Ngoni and Ronda ethnic groups. Europe and Asia 70 thousand. The official language is English, and there are 3 1 other tribal languages. Most rural residents believe in primitive religions, while the rest believe in Christianity and Catholicism.

Capital: Lusaka, population 2 million (estimated at 200 1 year). Located in the south-central plateau, with an average elevation of1280m. The population is about 870,000. Founded in 1905, it rose with the laying of railways. 1955 is the colonial capital of northern rhodesia. 1964 Zambia was designated as the capital after its independence. National industrial and commercial center, an important distribution center for agricultural products.

Administrative Division: The whole country is divided into 9 provinces and 68 counties. Lu apra, North, Northwest, Copper Belt, Central, East, West, South and Lusaka.

Physical geography:

It covers an area of 7526 14 square kilometers. A landlocked country in south-central Africa. It borders Tanzania in the northeast, Malawi in the east, Mozambique in the southeast, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia in the south, Angola in the west and Congo (DRC) and Tanzania in the north. Most of the territory is a plateau with an altitude of1000-1500m, and the terrain is inclined from northeast to southwest. The whole territory is divided into five regions according to landforms: the East African Rift Valley in the northeast, Katanga Plateau in the north, Kalahari Basin in the southwest, Luangwa-Malawi Plateau in the southeast and Luangwa River Basin in the middle. Ma Fengga Mountain on the northeast border is 2164m above sea level, which is the highest point in China. Zambezi River flows through the west and south, and there is the famous Mosio Tunia Falls (Victoria Falls) on the river. The Ruapra River in the upper reaches of Congo River (Zaire River) originated in China.

Zambia has many rivers, dense water networks and abundant water resources. The main river is Zambezi River. This is the fourth largest river in Africa, with a total length of 2660 kilometers, flowing through the west and south. The famous Victoria Falls is located on this river. It is also one of the seven natural wonders in the world and a famous tourist attraction in Zambia. Congo River is a tributary of Zambezi River, which originates from the upper reaches of Zambezi River and is the border river with the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, Luangwa River originates from the mountainous area in the northeast of Zambia, runs through the whole territory of Dongfang Province from northeast to southwest, joins Zambezi River in Luangwa, a border town at the junction of Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and flows into Cabo Labaca Lake in Mozambique.

Zambia has a tropical climate. Because it is located on the platform at an altitude of 1 0,000-10,300 meters, the humidity is low and the temperature is cooler than other tropical African countries. There are three local seasons: dry and cold season: May-August, 15.6-26.7℃. Dry and hot season: September-165438+ 10, 26.7-32.2℃. Hot and humid season: 65438+February-April, 26.7-32.2℃, the rainy season. The average annual rainfall in China is 1, 270 mm, and the capital Lusaka is about 760 mm. You can wear summer clothes all year round, but in dry and cold seasons, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so you must wear sweaters.