ABOUT ZAMBIA
DESCRIPTION
Located in the Southern Africa Sub-region, Zambia is a landlocked country covering an area of 752,614 square kilometer. It is bordered by Tanzania (in the North), Malawi (in the East), Mozambique (in the South-East), Zimbabwe (in the South), Botswana and Namibia (in the South-West), Angola (in the West) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (in the North-West).
The country has an estimated population of about 13.1 million and its annual population growth rate is estimated at 2.8 percent. It is estimated that about 46% of the population, representing an active and productive workforce, are between 15 and 64 years of age.
Zambia is one of the most peaceful countries in Africa
Located in the Southern Africa Sub-region, Zambia is a landlocked country covering an area of 752,614 square kilometer. It is bordered by Tanzania (in the North), Malawi (in the East), Mozambique (in the South-East), Zimbabwe (in the South), Botswana and Namibia (in the South-West), Angola (in the West) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (in the North-West).
The country has an estimated population of about 13.1 million and its annual population growth rate is estimated at 2.8 percent. It is estimated that about 46% of the population, representing an active and productive workforce, are between 15 and 64 years of age.
Zambia is one of the most peaceful countries in Africa
POLITICAL AND LEGAL SYSTEM
Zambia's main political parties include the ruling the Patriotic Front (PF), Movement for Multi Party Democracy (MMD), and the United Party for National Development (UPND). Other parties include, the United National Independence Party (UNIP), Forum for Democracy and Development, Heritage Party, National Restoration Party, Alliance for Democracy and Development, etc...
Both the President (who must belong to a registered political party) and Members of Parliament are elected by the people. The President appoints Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers from within elected and nominated Members of Parliament. The Parliament, headed by the Speaker of the National Assembly, comprises 150 elected members and eight members nominated by the President. The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal and is headed by the Chief Justice.
Zambia is a unitary Republican state with the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary operating as autonomous organs of Government. The Executive is headed by the President who is deputized by a Vice President.
LUSAKA
Lusaka has become something of a boom town of late. New buildings are going up everywhere and many chain stores and shopping malls are springing up all over.
For many, this is the perfect example of what economic liberalisation has done for the country. And viewed from the villages, Lusaka is the glittering capital.
For many, this is the perfect example of what economic liberalisation has done for the country. And viewed from the villages, Lusaka is the glittering capital.
LIVINGSTONE
Livingstone is Zambia's tourist capital and home of the famous mighty Victoria Falls - one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Named after the famous Victorian missionary explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, who explored this area extensively, Livingstone Town was established in 1905.
As a major European settlement, being close to the Zambezi River crossing over to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the town was made the capital of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in 1911. As the capital, it enjoyed excellent facilities far superior to anything in the country, as can be seen from the surviving Edwardian colonial buildings that line the city's main road, and even had the distinction of having the country's first newspaper.
The capital was moved from Livingston to Lusaka in 1935. This was mainly due to Lusaka's centrality.
Livingstone's proximity to the Zambezi River and the spectacular Victoria Falls has led it to become a base for travelers from all over the world wanting to explore this wonder of the World.
Livingstone is one of the top tourist destinations in Africa. In 2013, Livingstone will host the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly.
As a major European settlement, being close to the Zambezi River crossing over to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the town was made the capital of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in 1911. As the capital, it enjoyed excellent facilities far superior to anything in the country, as can be seen from the surviving Edwardian colonial buildings that line the city's main road, and even had the distinction of having the country's first newspaper.
The capital was moved from Livingston to Lusaka in 1935. This was mainly due to Lusaka's centrality.
Livingstone's proximity to the Zambezi River and the spectacular Victoria Falls has led it to become a base for travelers from all over the world wanting to explore this wonder of the World.
Livingstone is one of the top tourist destinations in Africa. In 2013, Livingstone will host the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly.
