Zambia

Eastern AfricaCapital Lusaka8 neighbours

Zambia is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Lusaka. Zambia is next to Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

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A way to remember it

A fat butterfly with its wings spread across the south-central interior, with Zimbabwe along its southern edge and Tanzania up at the top right.

Good to know

It is landlocked and borders eight other countries.

Quick facts

CapitalLusaka
RegionAfrica, Eastern Africa
Land borders8 countries
Also known asRepublic of Zambia

Neighbours of Zambia

Angola
Botswana
DR Congo
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Tanzania
Zimbabwe