Zambia (officially Republic of Zambia) is an independent country located in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 19,693,423 people, it ranks #65 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 752,612 km² (#40 globally), with a population density of 26 people per km². The capital city is Lusaka. The official language is English.
Key Facts
Population
19,693,423
#65 world ranking
Area
752,612 km²
#40 world ranking
Population Density
26/km²
Capital
Lusaka
Driving Side
Left
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
8
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+260
Languages
- English— see all countries
Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZK)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (8)
Countries bordering Zambia →
DR Congo
Tanzania
Angola
Mozambique
Malawi
Zimbabwe
Namibia
BotswanaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
What is the population of Zambia?
Zambia has a population of 19,693,423 people, ranking #65 in the world by population.
How big is Zambia?
Zambia covers an area of 752,612 km², ranking #40 in the world by area. The population density is 26 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Zambia?
The official languages of Zambia are: English.
What is the currency of Zambia?
The currency of Zambia is Zambian kwacha (ZK).
What countries border Zambia?
Zambia shares borders with 8 countries: DR Congo, Tanzania, Angola, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana.