Zambia Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Republic of Zambia
  • Population: 12.9 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Lusaka
  • Area: 752,614 sq km (290,586 sq miles)
  • Major language: English (official), Bemba, Lozi, Nyanja, Tonga
  • Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs, Hinduism, Islam
  • Life expectancy: 45 years (men), 46 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee
  • Main exports: Copper, minerals, tobacco
  • GNI per capita: US $950 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .zm
  • International dialling code: +260

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 17.1 26.4 218.9 17
Feb 16.9 26.3 185.9 15
Mar 16.6 26.6 110.9 11
Apr 15.0 26.2 39.7 2
May 12.8 24.7 2.5 0
Jun 10.2 22.9 0.3 0
Jul 10.0 22.7 0.0 0
Aug 12.1 25.4 0.0 0
Sep 15.3 29.1 1.0 0
Oct 17.3 30.5 14.1 2
Nov 17.9 29.6 79.6 8
Dec 17.3 26.8 189.8 15