Zambia Facts

Zambia Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Zambia facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

• Population: 19 million people (2022)
• Capital: Lusaka with 3.5 million inhabitants
• Name: Republic of Zambia. The name origins come from the Zambezi river which flows along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe
• Motto: ‘One Zambia, one Nation’
• Government: Presidential Republic
• Language: English
• Religion: mainly Christian (Protestant 75% and Catholics 20%)
• Currency: 1 Kwacha = 100 Ngwee
• History: Long before the European settlers came to Africa, the Khoisan people (bushmen) lived in the area. From 1924 until 1953, the country was a British colony named Northern Rhodesia. In 1964 the country gained independence. 
• National Day: 24 October (Independence Day)
• National Animal: African fish eagle
• National Anthem: ‘Stand and sing of Zambia, proud and free…’ is sung in English or Bemba. The Zambian national anthem has the same tune as the South African anthem! 
• President: Hakainde Hichilema (since 2021)