Zambian Facts #11-20

10 More Facts about Zambia~

11. Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, was planned for 200,000 people, 

      but is now home to over 1,500,000 people

12. Zambia is one of the world’s poorest countries 

      and ranked 165th out of 177 on the Human Development Index

13. Zambian military helped the Allies in WW2 by fighting in Burma

14. Zambia is a republic with a president, much like the United States and France

President Michael Sata, Zambia's current president

15. Since Zambia’s independence in 1964, the country has had 3 constitutions

16. Iron and copper have been mined in Zambia for over 2000 years

17. Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world

      (*I have posted a short video clip below that I found on Youtube, 

        so you can see how beautiful the Falls really are)

18. Over one third of Zambians live in urban areas

19. Zambia is one of the hardest hit nations with AIDS
20. There are 7 local semi-official languages: 

      Bemba(the language I will be learning), Kaonde, 

      Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja, and Tonga

Coming tomorrow, 10 more facts about Zambia!!!

Where in the World is ZAMBIA? and 10 Facts about ZAMBIA

Yes, Zambia is on the continent of Africa

(please tell me you knew that).

As you can see, the country of Zambia is located in 

what is considered Southern Africa.

Zambia is further North than I was serving before.

Since it is closer to the equator and inland, 

the climate will be more tropical.

As you can see, Zambia is landlocked by the 7 bordering countries of:

NAMIBIA, ANGOLA, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (ZAIRE),

TANZANIA, MALAWI, MOZAMBIQUE, and ZIMBABWE.

10 Facts about ZAMBIA-

1. Zambia is slightly larger than Texas
2. The nearest ocean is 600 miles away
3. Zambia’s name comes from the Zambezi River.                                                  Zambezi is from a local word yambezhi “heart of all”
    
4. Northern Zambia is FULL of beautiful waterfalls
   
5. From November to April, Zambia experiences severe rainstorms                            (the equivalent to the Asian monsoon)
6. Zambia is considered to be tropical”
7. Zambia has a mild climate, rarely reaching 35 degrees C (95 degrees F)
8. Termite hills in Zambia often “grow” to be as big as a cottage
   
9. One mushroom native to Zambia grows nearly a yard in diameter,                        making it the world’s largest
   
10. Livingstone was Zambia’s first capital

 Come back tomorrow for 10 more facts about Zambia!!!