KnowraZambiaZambiaZambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by eight countries. Its capital and largest city is Lusaka.BriefConnectNorthern Rhodesia: A British protectorate in south-central Africa that became independent Zambia in 1964. Its territory became Zambia when colonial rule ended.Copperbelt Province: A province in northern Zambia containing major copper-mining towns and deposits. Its mines anchor Zambia’s most consequential export industry.Frederick Chiluba: Zambian trade-union leader and politician who served as president from 1991 to 2002. His election ended one-party rule and began a new political era.Lusaka: The capital and largest city of Zambia, located in the country’s south-central region. It is the political, commercial, and transport center of the country.Zimbabwe: A landlocked country in southern Africa bordering Zambia to the south. The two countries share Victoria Falls and the Zambezi, but have separate political histories.British South Africa Company: A chartered company that administered territories in southern Africa during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its rule helped establish British control over the territory later called Northern Rhodesia.Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines: A state-owned company formed in 1982 to consolidate Zambia’s major copper-mining operations. Its history shows how state control shaped copper production before privatization.Levy Mwanawasa: Zambian lawyer and politician who served as president from 2002 until his death in 2008. His presidency is associated with anti-corruption campaigns and economic growth.Livingstone, Zambia: A city in southern Zambia near Victoria Falls and the border with Zimbabwe. It is a major base for tourism around the falls.Malawi: A landlocked country in southeastern Africa bordering Zambia to the east. Its smaller territory and Lake Malawi distinguish it from Zambia’s broader plateau landscape.Show all 27Linked from 12 pagesLubumbashiRelated: Lubumbashi lies close to Zambia and is linked to its mining region.CopperbeltNarrower topic: Copper exports have strongly influenced Zambia’s public finances and economic cycles.AngolaCompared with: The border connects Angola’s Atlantic trade routes with Zambia’s inland transport networks.Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation AreaRelated: Zambia is a participating state with protected landscapes around the Zambezi.Henry TayaliNarrower topic: Tayali’s life and artistic career unfolded in Zambia during its early independence.MatabelelandCompared with: The Zambezi separates Matabeleland’s northern reaches from Zambia.Lake MweruRelated: Its northern border runs through Lake Mweru, and its shore holds major settlements.Chewa languageRelated: Chewa-speaking communities and a standardized Nyanja variety extend across Malawi’s western border.Show all 12