Can you find Zambia on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with a population of about 17 million people?
Can you find Zambia on a map? What else do you know about this African nation with a population of about 17 million people?
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How Much Do You Know About Zambia?
Compiled byJOHN OTISAPRIL 13, 2020
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History
In 1964, the former protectorate of Northern Rhodesia became the Republic of Zambia, ending 73 years ofrule.
British
French
Italian
Portuguese
Geography
straddles the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, transforming the placid Zambezi River into what is perhaps the most majestic waterfall in the world.
Angel Falls
Livingston Falls
Niagara Falls
Victoria Falls
Economy
makes up more than 70 percent of Zambia’s exports.
Copper
Gold
Sugar
Wool
Environment
The power generated from the Kariba, one of the world’s largest, contributed to Zambia’s political stability and helped turn its economy into one of the fastest growing on the continent.
hydroelectric dams
solar farms
tar sands
wind turbines
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