Zambia: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Zambia

Zambia is a landlocked country in south-central Africa, mostly on a high plateau. It is named after the Zambezi River. It is home to Victoria Falls, wild rivers and famous safari parks.

About Lusaka

Lusaka is on a high plateau in south-central Zambia. It is the country's largest city and a busy centre for business, government and markets.

Fun facts about Zambia

1. Zambia gets its name from the Zambezi River, which forms much of its southern border.
2. Victoria Falls, shared with Zimbabwe, is called Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning 'the smoke that thunders'.
3. Each year, about 10 million straw-coloured fruit bats gather in Kasanka National Park, one of the largest mammal migrations.
4. South Luangwa National Park is known as the birthplace of the walking safari.
5. Lake Kariba, shared with Zimbabwe, is one of the world's largest artificial reservoirs by volume.
6. Zambia's flag shows an orange African fish eagle flying above red, black and orange stripes.