Facts

Location: Southern Africa, east of Angola

Area (only Total) total: 752,614 sq km

Climate: tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April)

Terrain: mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains

Population: 11,669,534

Main Language (only first): English (official)

Government type: republic

Capital (Name): Lusaka

Capital (Time Difference): UTC+2

Independence: 24 October 1964 (from UK)

National holiday: Independence Day, 24 October (1964)