Zambia: capital, population, borders and facts
Zambia is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Lusaka. Roughly 21 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Zambia shares a land border with 7 countries: Angola, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Lusaka |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 21 million |
| Land neighbours | 7: Angola, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Zambia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
What is the population of Zambia?
Zambia has roughly 21 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Zambia?
Zambia borders Angola, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
Is Zambia landlocked?
Yes, Zambia is landlocked.
Travel basics for Zambia
In Zambia, traffic drives on the left, plug type G and emergency number 999. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Zambia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Zambia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Zambia is Lusaka. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Zambia has 7 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 21 million people, Zambia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Africa
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