Moving to Zambia: visas, cost of living & immigrant guide

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Population

17,426,623

Population - note

note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS

this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected

Population Growth Rate

2.89%

Urban Population

39.200000

Population in Major Urban Areas

LUSAKA (capital) 1.802 million

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Age Structure

46.080000

Median Age

16.700000

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population

43

Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population

13.17

Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman

5.81

Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49

40.8%

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49

40.8%

Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female

1.030000

Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population

-0.75

Ethnic Groups

African 98.7%, European 1.1%, other 0.2%

Nationality Noun

Zambian(s)

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Literacy - total population

80.6%

Literacy - male

86.8%

Literacy - female

74.8%

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over can read and write English

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP

1.3%

Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)

14.000000

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Life Expectancy at Birth

51.510000

Infant Mortality Rate

68.580000

Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births

68.580000

Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births

440

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

.07

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

2

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

6.1%

Major Infectious Diseases - degree of risk

very high

Obesity - adult prevalence rate

3.6%

Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved

84.800000

Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved

56.400000

Underweight - percent of children under five years

14.9%

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Economic Overview

Zambia had one of the world’s fastest growing economies for the ten years up to 2014, with real GDP growth averaging roughly 6.7% per annum, though growth slowed during the period 2015 to 2017, due to falling copper prices, reduced power generation, and depreciation of the kwacha.

Zambia’s lack of economic diversification and dependency on copper as its sole major export makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in the world commodities market and prices turned downward in 2015 due to declining demand from China; Zambia was overtaken by the Democratic Republic of Congo as Africa’s largest copper producer.

GDP growth picked up in 2017 as mineral prices rose.

Despite recent strong economic growth and its status as a lower middle-income country, widespread and extreme rural poverty and high unemployment levels remain significant problems, made worse by a high birth rate, a relatively high HIV/AIDS burden, by market-distorting agricultural and energy policies, and growing government debt.

Zambia raised $7 billion from international investors by issuing separate sovereign bonds in 2012, 2014, and 2015.

Concurrently, it issued over $4 billion in domestic debt and agreed to Chinese-financed infrastructure projects, significantly increasing the country’s public debt burden to more than 60% of GDP.

The government has considered refinancing $3 billion worth of Eurobonds and significant Chinese loans to cut debt servicing costs.

Industries

copper mining and processing, construction, foodstuffs, beverages, chemicals, textiles, fertilizer, horticulture

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$4,300.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

4.3%

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GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP)

$60,120,000,000 (USD)

GDP Per Capita

$4,300.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

4.3%

GDP - official exchange rate

$24,470,000,000 (USD)

GDP - composition, by end use

• consumption: 52.6% government
• consumption: 20.9% investment in fixed
• capital: 25.3% investment in
• inventories: 1.1% exports of goods and
• services: 40.7% imports of goods and
• services: -40.6%

GDP by Sector- agriculture

8.6%

GDP by Sector- Industry

31.3%

GDP by Sector- services

60%

Industrial Growth Rate

12.1%

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Inflation Rate

8.5%

Exchange Rate per US Dollar

Zambian kwacha (ZMK)

Currency Name and Code

Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)

Fiscal Year

calendar year

Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate

10.4%

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Labor Force

5,524,000

Unemployment Rate

14%

Major Industries

copper mining and processing, construction, foodstuffs, beverages, chemicals, textiles, fertilizer, horticulture

Agriculture Products

• corn, sorghum, rice, peanuts, sunflower seed, vegetables, flowers, tobacco, cotton, sugarcane, cassava (tapioca)
• cattle, goats, pigs, poultry, milk, eggs, hides
• coffee

Population Below Poverty Line

64%

Child Labor - # of children ages 5-14

1,000,850

Child Labor - % of children ages 5-14

41%

Child Labor - note

note: data represents children ages 7-14

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Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture

85%

Labor Force By Occupation- industry

6%

Labor Force By Occupation- services

9%

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Annual Budget

$3,200,000,000 (USD)

Public Debt (% of GDP)

104.2%

Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP

-8.4%

Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP

21.6%

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Full Country Name

Republic of Zambia

Country Name

Zambia

Former Name

Northern Rhodesia

Etymology- history of name

name derived from the Zambezi River, which flows through the western part of the country and forms its southern border with neighboring Zimbabwe

Independence

24 October 1964 (from the UK)

National Holiday

Independence Day, 24 October (1964)

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Government Type

presidential republic

Constitution

• history: several previous; latest adopted 24 August 1991, promulgated 30 August 1991
• amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly in two separate readings at least 30 days apart; passage of amendments affecting fundamental rights and freedoms requires approval by at least one half of votes cast in a referendum prior to consideration and voting by the Assembly; amended 1996, 2015, 2016; note - in late 2020, an amendment which would have altered the structure of the constitution was defeated in the National Assembly

Legal System:

mixed legal system of English common law and customary law

Executive Branch:

• chief of state: President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021); Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
• head of government: President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021); Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021)
• cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
• elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
• election results: 2021: Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8% 2016: Edgar LUNGU re-elected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%

Legislative Branch:

• Description: unicameral National Assembly (167 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); 3 ex-officio members elected by National Assembly membership
• Elections: last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
• Election Results: percent of vote by party - UPND 53.9%, PF 38.1%, PNUP 0.6%, independent 7.4%; seats by party - UPND 82, PF 62, PNUP 1, independent 11;
• Composition: men 136, women 20, percent of women 13.5%; 156 seats filled;

Judicial Branch:

• courts: Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice, deputy chief justice, and at least 11 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of the court president, vice president, and 11 judges); note - the Constitutional Court began operation in June 2016 judge selection and term of
• office: Supreme Court and Constitutional Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon the advice of the 9-member Judicial Service Commission, which is headed by the chief justice, and ratified by the National Assembly; judges normally serve until age 65
• subordinate courts: Court of Appeal; High Court; Industrial Relations Court; subordinate courts (3 levels, based on upper limit of money involved); Small Claims Court; local courts (2 grades, based on upper limit of money involved)

Regions or States:

• Summary: 10 provinces
• Central
• Copperbelt
• Eastern
• Luapula
• Lusaka
• Muchinga
• Northern
• North-Western
• Southern
• Western

Political Parties and Leaders:

• Alliance for Democracy and Development or ADD [Charles MILUPI]
• Forum for Democracy and Development or FDD [Edith NAWAKWI]
• Movement for Multiparty Democracy or MMD [Dr. Nevers MUMBA]
• Party of National Unity and Progress or PNUP [Highvie HAMUDUDU]
• Patriotic Front or PF [Edgar LUNGU]
• United Party for National Development or UPND [Hakainde HICHILEMA]

Suffrage:

18 years of age; universal

Citizenship Criteria:

• birth: only if at least one parent is a citizen of Zambia citizenship by descent
• only: yes, if at least one parent was a citizen of Zambia dual citizenship
• recognized: yes residency requirement for
• naturalization: 5 years for those with an ancestor who was a citizen of Zambia, otherwise 10 years residency is required

Capital Name

Lusaka

Capital - geographic coordinate

15 25 S, 28 17 E

Capital Time Difference

UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

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International Organization Participation:

• ACP
• AfDB
• AU
• COMESA
• EITI (compliant country)
• FAO
• G-77
• IAEA
• IBRD
• ICAO
• ICCt
• ICRM
• IDA
• IFAD
• IFC
• IFRCS
• ILO
• IMF
• Interpol
• IOC
• IOM
• IPU
• ISO (correspondent)
• ITSO
• ITU
• ITUC (NGOs)
• MIGA
• MONUSCO
• NAM
• OPCW
• PCA
• SADC
• UN
• UNCTAD
• UNDOF
• UNESCO
• UNHCR
• UNIDO
• UNISFA
• UNMIL
• UNMISS
• UNOCI
• UNWTO
• UPU
• WCO
• WHO
• WIPO
• WMO
• WTO

International Law Organization Participation:

has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction

Diplomatic Representation from US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Michael C. GONZALES (since 16 September 2022)
• Embassy: Eastern end of Kabulonga Road, Ibex Hill, Lusaka
• Mailing Address: 2310 Lusaka Place, Washington DC 20521-2310
• Telephone: [260] (0) 211-357-000
• FAX: [260] (0) 211-357-224
• Email: ACSLusaka@state.gov
• Website: https://zm.usembassy.gov/

Diplomatic Representation in the US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Chibamba KANYAMA (since 30 June 2023)
• Chancery: 2200 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
• Telephone: [1] (202) 234-4009
• FAX: [1] (202) 332-0826
• Email: info@zambiaembassy.org
• Website: https://www.zambiaembassy.org/

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Geographic Location

Africa

Geographic Coordinates

15 00 S, 30 00 E

Total Area

290,586 Square Miles 752,618 Square Kilometers

Land Area

287,026 Square Miles 743,398 Square Kilometers

Water Area

3,560 Square Miles 9,220 Square Kilometers

Land Boundaries

3,519 Miles 5,664 Kilometers

Border Countries

Angola 1,110 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,930 km, Malawi 837 km, Mozambique 419 km, Namibia 233 km, Tanzania 338 km, Zimbabwe 797 km

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Terrain

mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains

Highest Point

2,301 Meters

Highest Point Location

unnamed location in Mafinga Hills 2,301 m

Lowest Point

329 Meters

Lowest Point Location

Zambezi river 329 m

Natural Resources

copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, silver, uranium, hydropower

Irrigated Land

602 Square Miles 1,559 Square Kilometers

Time Zone

UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

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Climate

Zambia lies between 8 and 18 degrees south of the Equator.

The pleasant climate rivals that of Southern California, having three seasons: the warm-wet season (December to April), the cool-dry season (May to August) and the hot-dry season (September to November).

Humidity is quite low except during the rainy season, and the temperature rarely exceeds 95°F; it can get into the 40s during the winter months (June and July).

Summer clothing is worn from mid-August to mid-May.

Light woolens are useful in winter (mid-May to mid-August).

Generally, summer evenings are cool, and winter days are sunny and warm.

Annual rainfall during the rainy season averages 34 inches.

At the season’s beginning and end, showers are brief.

During January, however, heavier rains punctuated by thunderstorms often occur.

Zambia’s vegetation is mostly savannah, with areas of tropical grassland and woodland.

There are 19 national parks and 32 game management areas.

The native fauna is classic big game found in Southern Africa (e.g., leopards and lions).

Zambia has a great variety of birds, both resident and migrant, totaling more than 700 species.

Terrain

mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains

Location

Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Total Area

290,586 Square Miles 752,618 Square Kilometers

Border Countries

Angola 1,110 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,930 km, Malawi 837 km, Mozambique 419 km, Namibia 233 km, Tanzania 338 km, Zimbabwe 797 km

Environment - Current Issues

• air pollution and resulting acid rain in the mineral extraction and refining region
• chemical runoff into watersheds
• poaching seriously threatens rhinoceros, elephant, antelope, and large cat populations
• deforestation
• soil erosion
• desertification
• lack of adequate water treatment presents human health risks

Environment - International Agreements

party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements

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Exports

$6,463,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$4,949,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

copper 55%, cobalt, electricity, tobacco, flowers, cotton

Major Imports

machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum products, electricity, fertilizer

foodstuffs, clothing

Top Export Partners

South Africa 27.8%, Malawi 8.5%, Thailand 7.6%, Japan 7.5%, Saint Pierre and Miquelon 7.5%, China 5.2%, Egypt 5.2%, Netherlands 4.6%

Top Import Partners

South Africa 69.4%, US 3.3%, China 3.2%

Export Partners

South Africa 27.8%, Malawi 8.5%, Thailand 7.6%, Japan 7.5%, Saint Pierre and Miquelon 7.5%, China 5.2%, Egypt 5.2%, Netherlands 4.6%

Import Partners

South Africa 69.4%, US 3.3%, China 3.2%

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Country Description

Zambia is a developing country in southern Africa with a representative government.

Outside of Lusaka, Livingstone (Victoria Falls), and well-known game parks, tourist facilities are not fully developed.

Safety & Security

The U.S.

Embassy recommends that travelers exercise caution when visiting Western Province.

Relations between some residents and the government remain tense over rights under the Barotseland Agreement of 1964.

In January 2011, protests in the provincial capital of Mongu and Limulunga turned violent resulting in two deaths, several injuries, and hundreds of arrests.

The government of Zambia considers it treasonous for anyone to discuss the Barotseland Agreement or Barotseland autonomy/secession.

Spontaneous demonstrations occasionally take place in Lusaka and elsewhere in the country.

Remember, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.

You should avoid the vicinity of demonstrations.

You should also stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

The Embassy has received several reports of the use and attempted use of “date rape” drugs on unsuspecting females in a variety of bars and restaurants.

There are several “date rape” drugs on the market, and these are easily purchased or obtained in Zambia.

Common symptoms of these drugs are: drunken feeling, loss of consciousness, memory problems, confusion, dizziness, excessive sweating, nausea, and loss of motor skills.

Rapists use the drug to render a victim easier to attack.

If you feel that you have been a victim of a "date rape" drug attack, seek medical attention immediately.

The Embassy maintains a list of medical professionals.

The U.S.

Embassy discourages travelers from driving off-road or on remote, lightly-used tracks near the borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) and Angola as there may still be undetected land mines and unexploded ordnance.

U.S. citizens who must drive in these areas are encouraged to drive in convoys and carry satellite telephones.

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Crime

Travel in many sections of Lusaka, Livingstone, and most other major cities, as well as in the major game parks, is generally safe during daylight hours.

However, expatriates have been the victim of armed robberies in Livingstone, Copperbelt Province, and elsewhere.

Though victims are seldom seriously injured, the incidents can be frightening and stolen property is rarely recovered.

Carjacking remains an ongoing problem, especially in Lusaka and Livingstone.

In most cases, carjackers will block the rear of a victim’s vehicle while it waits to pass through a security gate into a residence and then assailants will threaten the driver and take the car.

In some cases, the victim has been held and assaulted.

Drivers are advised to lock their car doors, close their windows, and remain vigilant when entering or exiting a residence.

Travelers using public transportation or visiting high pedestrian traffic areas are advised to be vigilant against robbery and pick-pocketing.

Vehicle thefts and burglaries occur throughout the country.

You should use caution when traveling near the border with Congo.

Although rebel militias are no longer active in the Katanga province of Congo, armed criminal elements remain in the border area.

Do not buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available.

Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, if you purchase them you may also be breaking local law.

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Zambia, you are subject to its laws.

Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own.

In some places, you may be taken in for questioning.

It is illegal to take pictures of certain government structures, particularly presidential residences or offices, oil refineries, bridges, mines, railways, electrical power supply buildings, and military facilities.

Often, these sites are not clearly marked and the first notification that a tourist would receive is a police officer demanding his/her camera memory card, film and/or camera.

Authorities may also challenge photography of areas other than tourist attractions.

In some places, driving under the influence could land you immediately in jail.

There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit but still illegal in the United States; for example, you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods.

Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is also a crime prosecutable in the United States.

If you break local laws in Zambia, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

It’s very important to know what is legal and what is not legal wherever you travel.

Possession of more than 0.5 grams of an illegal substance can constitute drug trafficking in Zambia.

The Zambian Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has detained a number of U.S. citizens for possession of antihistamines such as Benadryl and other over-the-counter medications, which contained small quantities of diphenhydramine, an active ingredient that is on Zambia’s list of controlled substances.

Although unaware of these restrictions, U.S. citizens have been charged with drug-trafficking offenses, had their passports confiscated, and have been jailed.

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Medical Facilities

Government hospitals and clinics are often understaffed and lack supplies.

Private medical clinics in major cities can provide reasonable care in many cases, but major medical emergencies usually require medical evacuation to South Africa, Europe, or the United States.

The nearest air ambulances are based in South Africa.

In addition to purchasing medical insurance that covers medical evacuation (see below), U.S. citizens may wish to register with a medical rescue/ambulance service in Zambia, as this can facilitate quick action in an emergency.

Some lodges in Zambia may do this on behalf of travelers automatically.

Basic medical care outside of major cities is extremely limited.

Throughout the country doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.

See the Embassy’s list of health care providers in Zambia, including ambulance service.

Travelers should carry their prescription drugs and medications in the original labeled containers, as well as the written prescription from their physician.

Travelers who cannot get a doctor’s note for their over-the-counter medications may wish to leave them behind or risk possible arrest.

Refer to the section onCriminal Penaltiesabove for more information about over-the-counter medications.

Rabies, a preventable but fatal illness most often transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, is prevalent in Zambia.

While rabies vaccine is available in some parts of Zambia, the post-exposure prophylaxis rabies immunoglobulin is NOT available in Zambia.

You should consult with your health care professional about vaccination prior to your trip.

If you have not been vaccinated and are bitten, post-exposure prophylaxis should be sought urgently outside Zambia.

U.S. citizens in Zambia have been bitten by monkeys, baboons, dogs, and other animals which potentially carry the rabies virus.

Traffic Safety

While in Zambia, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.

In Zambia, vehicles drive on the left side of the road and vehicles in traffic circles travel clockwise.

It is illegal to turn left on a red light.

Driving on Zambian roads can be hazardous.

Most roads do not have shoulders or sidewalks, forcing pedestrians and livestock to use the roadways both day and night.

It is a traffic violation to splash a pedestrian when driving through water.

While the main roads in Lusaka and the principal highways linking Lusaka with the major provincial capitals are generally maintained, many secondary roads are in poor repair.

During the rainy season (end of October to mid-March), travelers who do not have a four-wheel drive vehicle will encounter problems driving on rural roads.

Even in daylight, passing another vehicle can be particularly dangerous given the general condition of roads.

Driving on Zambian roads can be hazardous.

Most roads do not have shoulders or sidewalks, forcing pedestrians and livestock to use the roadways both day and night.

It is a traffic violation to splash a pedestrian when driving through water.

While the main roads in Lusaka and the principal highways linking Lusaka with the major provincial capitals are generally maintained, many secondary roads are in poor repair.

During the rainy season (end of October to mid-March), travelers who do not have a four-wheel drive vehicle will encounter problems driving on rural roads.

Even in daylight, passing another vehicle can be particularly dangerous given the general condition of roads.

Driving at night can be hazardous and is discouraged.

Even in Lusaka there are few streetlights, and pedestrians on the edge of the road are difficult to see.

When breakdowns occur, local drivers place a few branches behind the car to indicate trouble but these are difficult to see after dark.

As a result, many drivers use their high beams at night to detect stopped vehicles and pedestrians but often fail to dim their high beams when approaching other cars.

Cars with a non-functioning headlight are another hazard.

U.S. citizens have been involved in a number of serious car accidents.

There are no emergency services for injured or stranded drivers.

Car accident victims are vulnerable to theft by those who pretend to be helpful.

It is advisable to have a cell phone when undertaking a trip outside of town, although some parts of the country do not yet have cell phone service.

City traffic is comprised mostly of cars and minibuses; motorcycles are rare.

Some luxury buses travel between Lusaka and Livingstone and the Copperbelt.

Minibuses serve as the primary means of inter-city travel in Zambia but are often overcrowded, poorly maintained, and seldom punctual.

Drivers often pass using road shoulders or opposing traffic lanes and frequently stop with little or no warning to pick up or drop off passengers.

If you hear sirens indicating an official motorcade while you are driving, you should come to a stop and, if possible, pull to the side of the road.

Seat belts are mandatory, as are helmets for motorcyclists.

A child's seat is not mandatory by law but is essential for safeguarding children.

Using a cell phone while operating a vehicle is illegal and carries a minimum fine equivalent to $60.

The speed limit is 50 km/30 mph in Lusaka and 100 km/60 mph outside of city limits; however, speed limits are rarely respected, and most cars drive 80 km/50 mph in the city and 120 km/75 mph outside of town.

Many vehicles operate at even faster speeds on the road from Lusaka to Livingstone.

If you are stopped by police while driving and asked to pay a fine, you should be provided an official receipt or directed to the nearest police station where you can make payment.

Drivers under the influence of alcohol who are involved in accidents are tested at Lusaka's University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and then taken to court.

To take a vehicle into Zambia, you mu

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Airports - total

88

Airports with Paved Runways

8

Railways

1,816 Miles 2,922 Kilometers

Roadways- total

42,049 Miles 67,671 Kilometers

Roadways- paved

5,843 Miles 9,403 Kilometers

Waterways

1,398 Miles 2,250 Kilometers

Ports and Terminals

Mpulungu

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Pipelines: Oil

479 Miles 771 Kilometers

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Telephones

90,300

Cell Phones

2,639,000

Internet Users

500,000

Internet Country Code

.zm

Internet Hosts

14,771

Broadcast Media

• state-owned Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) operates 1 TV station and is the principal local-content provider
• several private TV stations
• multi-channel subscription TV services are available
• ZNBC operates 3 radio networks
• about 2 dozen private radio stations
• relays of at least 2 international broadcasters are accessible in Lusaka and Kitwe

Telephone System

• assessment: among the best in sub-Saharan Africa
• domestic: high-capacity microwave radio relay connects most larger towns and cities; several cellular telephone services in operation and network coverage is improving; domestic satellite system being installed to improve telephone service in rural areas; Internet service is widely available; very small aperture terminal (VSAT) networks are operated by private firms
• international: country code - 260; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 1 Atlantic Ocean), 3 owned by Zamtel

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Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

8,838,000,000

Electricity Exports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

268,000,000

Electricity Imports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

222,000,000

Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

9,290,000,000

Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

19,260

Oil Imports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

12,500

Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

130

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Anthem History

• adopted 1964
• the melody, from the popular song "God Bless Africa," is the same as that of Tanzania but with different lyrics
• the melody is also incorporated into South Africa's anthem

Anthem Lyrics

1.

Lumbanyeni Zambia, no kwanga, Ne cilumba twange tuumfwane, Mpalume sha bulwi bwa cine, Twaliilubula.

Twikatane bonse. 2.

Bonse tuli bana ba Africa, Uwasenaminwa na Lesa, Nomba bonse twendele pamo, Twaliilubula.

Twikatane bonse. 3.

Fwe lukuta lwa Zambia lonse, Twikatane tubyo mutende, Pamo nga lubambe mu mulu, Lumbanyeni Zambia.

Twikatane bonse.

Chorus (sung after third verse only) Lumbanyeni, Lesa, Lesa, wesu, Apale calo, Zambia, Zambia, Zambia.

Fwe bantungwa Mu luunga lwa calo.

Lumbanyeni Zambia.

Twikatane bonse.

Anthem Lyrics English

1.

Stand and sing of Zambia, proud and free, Land of work and joy in unity, Victors in the struggle for the right, We have won freedom's fight.

All one, strong and free. 2.

Africa is our own motherland, Fashion'd with and blessed by God's good hand, Let us all her people join as one, Brothers under the sun.

All one, strong and free. 3.

One land and one nation is our cry, Dignity and peace 'neath Zambia's sky, Like our noble eagle in its flight, Zambia, praise to thee.

All one, strong and free.

Chorus (sung after third verse only) Praise be to God.

Praise be, praise be, praise be, Bless our great nation, Zambia, Zambia, Zambia.

Free men we stand Under the flag of our land.

Zambia, praise to thee!

All one, strong and free.