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!!!