🇿🇲 Zambia News Today, Newspapers and Map of Zambia

Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, named after the mighty Zambezi River. It is a land of vast plateaus and spectacular water features, most notably the Victoria Falls, which it shares with Zimbabwe. Since independence from Britain in 1964, Zambia has remained one of the most peaceful and politically stable nations in the region, with its capital in the rapidly growing city of Lusaka.

The Zambian economy has historically been built on copper mining, as the country sits on the world-renowned "Copperbelt." However, the government is aggressively working to diversify into agriculture, tourism, and emerald mining (it produces some of the world's finest stones). Zambia is also a leader in conservation, with nearly 30% of its land dedicated to national parks and game management areas, ensuring the protection of its massive wildlife populations.

Tourism in Zambia is defined by its "Real Africa" feel and its invention of the "walking safari." South Luangwa National Park is considered one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, famous for its high density of leopards and hippos. The Victoria Falls, known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke that Thunders), is a breathtaking sight, especially during the high-water season. For those seeking adventure, the Lower Zambezi National Park offers the chance to go canoeing past elephants and crocodiles in a stunning riverine landscape.