Zambia is fast becoming the real Africa. With its most well kept secret parks – which in fact, have the essence of Africa’s wildlife, Zambia is the place, if it has to be Africa for visitors. Tourism is picking up and is strengthening the economy. Zambia is home of 17 magnificent waterfalls including the world renowned Victoria Falls. It has the wild Zambezi River, breath-taking lakes and wetlands, a profusion of birds, abundant wildlife, and raw, pulsating wilderness.
Zambians are warm and welcoming people. They live in peace and harmony. Zambia is considered as one of the safest countries in the world to visit.
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka. This city has served as the capital of the country since 1935. Lusaka has an International airport as well. The Lusaka skyline is changing quickly as there are new investments pouring in from over the world – the city, like the country is young, fast becoming modern and up to taking on new challenges. The multi-storey buildings coming up all over are a testimony to this. There are new shopping malls coming up and are introducing the people to newer lifestyles.
Most Zambians are native Africans who speak Bantu languages. Though English is the official language, there are 7 major languages – Chibemba, Chinyanja, Lunda, Chitonga, Kaonde, Silozi and Luvale. These are taught in schools and the National media uses these.
Zambia has one of the lowest ‘population to land’ ratios in Africa. The employment opportunities in mining and related industries caused this country to be one of the most urbanized nations in the continent.