Official (or unofficial) Website:
http://www.statehouse.gov.zm/
Currency:
Zambian kwacha
Bordering Countries:
Congo (Konshasa), Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola
Major Cities:
Chingola, Kabwe, Kitwe, Livingstone, Luanshya, Mufulira, Nchanga, Ndol
Language(s):
English
Ethnic Groups:
Bantu ethnic and linguistic group
Natural Resources:
Corn, sorghum, rice, peanuts, sunflower seeds, tobacco, sugarcane, cotton, cattle, fishing, beverages, textiles, copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, gold, silver, gemstones, coal, construction materials, chemicals, fertilizer, and hydroelectric plants
Government:
A president, who is both the chief of state and head of government, heads Zambia. The country’s legislative branch consists of a 150-seat national assembly. Both the president and members of the assembly are elected by popular vote for five-year terms.
Stock Market:
Lusaka Stock Exchange
http://www.luse.co.zm/
Higher Education Institutation(s):
Copperbelt
University
University of Zambia
Maps:
Political Map
Relief Map
Reference Sources:
Zambia directory
Zambia key facts (geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues)
Zambia information from OneWorld (content and links to other sites)
Zambia information from World Information (key facts, profile, visitor guide, weather, map, news, directory, key indicators, and more)
Online News Sources:
allAfrica.com: Zambia - Top News
Monitor, The
Post
Times of Zambia
Zambia Daily Mail Government-owned daily.
Zambezi Times
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