Oran – the capital of the eastern province of Zambia. Is inhabited by 75 thousand. people. The city previously sent stamps as Fort Jameson, is located at greanicy from Malawi, on the road linking the capital with the capital Lusaka Zambia, Malawi – Lilongwe. The town is situated at the end of Great East Road. With the city can get to the National Park of South Luangwy.
Zambia – Guide with tips for your holiday
In Zambia, more than 8 percent of the area as protected areas. The largest part of the country consists of savannah: grasslands with scattered trees. 42 percent of the surface, however, are forested (2000). In comparison to other African states in Zambia is relatively much of the original forests remain. Zambia has a significant proportion of virgin rainforest areas of Africa. In the southwest forests are Teakbäumen. Among the native species include elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, crocodiles, hippos and various antelope species. In recent decades, the stock of elephants and rhinos by poachers, however, have been drastically reduced.
The population of Zambia consists of more than 70 different ethnic groups, a Bantu language, including Bemba, the largest (34 per cent of the population) in the north-east and predominantly in the copper belt resident groups. The Lozi live in the west and the Tonga in the South. Despite this large number of people in Zambia were too far fewer tensions than in other African countries. This is partly due to the policies of former President Kenneth Kaunda due to the extensive political concessions made.
The population totals about 10.46 million (2004). This represents an average population density of 14 inhabitants per square kilometer. The central regions as well as in the copper belt along the railway lines are most densely inhabited. Overall, 40 percent live in cities all Sambi (2002) – so that Zambia has the highest degree of urbanization in Africa. In the northeast and remote areas in the west live only a few people.
Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, has about 1.65 million inhabitants (2000). Other major urban centers are Ndola (442 000), Kitwe (467 000), Mufulira (204 000) and Luanshya (186 000), which all lie in the copper belt. Maramba (82 200) is the largest city in the south.
The official language is English. In Zambia are over 70 Bantu languages spoken. Among the most important include: Ichibemba in the copper belt in Luapula, in the northern and central provinces, Chinyanja in Lusaka and Eastern, Chitonga in the Southern Province and the Kabwe District, Silozi in Western Province and the city of Maramba (Livingstone), Kikaonde, Lunda and LOVAL in the Northwest Province. Most Sambi speak one of these languages as their first or second. In the copper belt and in northern Zambia will also speak Swahili.
Over two thirds of the Sambi are Christians, mainly Roman Catholic or supporters of the United Church of Zambia, a Protestant faith’s direction. The traditional faiths follows about a quarter of the population, there are Muslim and Hindu minorities.
Holidays in Zambia are New Year (January 1), Easter, Labor Day (May 1), the Youth Day (March 19), the African Freedom (May 25), the heroes and Einheitstag (first Monday and Tuesday in July), the Bauerntag (first Monday in August), the Independence Day (October 24) and Christmas (December 25). Thanksgiving celebrations, initiation rites, ancestral worship and other traditional ceremonies have no fixed date
Government
Zambian politics take place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Zambia is both head of state and head of government in a pluriform multi-party system.
The government exercises executive power, whilst legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. Zambia became a republic immediately upon attaining independence in October 1964.
Kafue National Park
Covering more than 22,500 sq km (8687 sq mi), this is the largest park in Zambia and one of the biggest in the world. With terrain ranging from the lush riverine forest of the Kafue River to the vast grassland of the Busanga Plains, the park rewards wildlife enthusiasts with glimpses of various carnivores and their nimble prey.
The main road between Lusaka and Mongu runs though the park, dividing it into northern and southern sectors. (You don’t pay park fees if you’re in transit.) There are several gates, but three main ones: Nalusanga Gate along the eastern boundary, for the northern sector; Musa Gate, near the New Kalala Camp, for the southern sector; and Tatayoyo Gate, for either sector if you’re coming from the west.
Rangers are stationed at the two park headquarters: at Chunga Camp and another 8km south of Musa Gate. Some lodges/camps arrange walking safaris, but visitors are not allowed to walk in the park without an armed ranger. Most guests feel safer exploring the park in a 4WD, during a day or night wildlife drive, or by boat.
When to Go
If you want to spot wildlife, August to October is the best time to visit, though an average of around 32°C (89°F) during the day by the end of that period, especially in low-lying areas – which includes the major national parks. If you want cooler weather and greener landscapes, visit during the cool, dry months of May to August. During the November to April rainy season some national parks are closed, and animals are harder to spot because of the lush vegetation, although the lodges that remain open offer very attractive rates and you have the parks virtually to yourself. Getting around at this time is also harder as many rural roads become impassable rivers of mud. Zambia is an excellent place for bird-watchers; November to December is the best time, although conditions are good year-round.
Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau of the country, at an elevation of 1300m (4256ft). It has a population of 1,084,703 (2000 census) and is considered one of the fastest growing (in terms of population) cities in Africa. It is a commercial centre as well as centre of government, and the four main highways of Zambia radiate north, south, east and west from it.
The Republic of Zambia
The Republic of Zambia , is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west. The capital city is Lusaka, located in the southeast of the country. The population is concentrated mainly around the capital and the Copperbelt to the northwest.
Zambia has been inhabited for thousands of years by hunter-gatherers and migrating tribes. After sporadic visits by European explorers starting in the 18th century, Zambia was gradually claimed and occupied by the British as protectorate of Northern Rhodesia towards the end of the nineteenth century. On 24 October 1964, the protectorate gained independence with the new name of Zambia, derived from the Zambezi river which flows through the country. After independence the country moved towards a system of one party rule with Kenneth Kaunda as president. Kaunda dominated Zambian politics until multiparty elections were held in 1991.
Zambia’s economy has been traditionally dominated by the copper mining industry; however the government has recently been pursuing an economic diversification programme. During the 1970s, the country began sliding into poverty of which it has not recovered. Zambia’s total foreign debt exceeded $6 billion in 2000; the growing population strains the economic growth and HIV/AIDS is widespread. The average per capita income is $395, placing Zambia as one of the world’s poorest countries.
