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Zambia Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Buteko Ave Buteko Ave Timmy Katongo Zambia stretches from the southern shore of Lake Tanganika to the shores of Lake Kariba. It is bordered by Malawi and Mozambique on the east, Zimbabwe to the south, Namibia and Angola to the west and Congo and Tanzania to the north. A large portion of the country is given over to wildlife with 19 national parks and 31 game management areas. The prime wildlife areas are the Luangwa valley and the South Luangwa National Park, Kafue National Park and the Lower Zambezi National Park. _______Sights Edit This photo Beautiful sights await you- the breathtaking Victoria Falls, the rushing Zambeze River, and much more! [Add Sight] Kafue National Park Edit This photo The largest park in Africa, Kafue National Park, covers 22,400 sq km of land and is home to 55 different species of animals. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Victoria Falls Edit This One of the seven wonders of the world, b-e-autiful Victoria Falls was first sighted and named by David Livingstone, a missionary who died in Africa, who named the wonderful sight after his beloved Queen Victoria. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] __________History Edit This The indigenous hunter-gatherer occupants of Zambia began to be displaced or absorbed by more advanced migrating tribes about 2 000 years ago. The major waves of Bantu-speaking immigrants began in the 15th century with the greatest influx between the late 17th and early 19th centuries. They came primarily from the Luba and Lunda tribes of southern Zaire and northern Angola but were joined in the 19th century by Ngoni peoples from the south. By the latter part of that century the various peoples of Zambia were largely established in the areas they currently occupy. Except for an occasional Portuguese explorer the area lay untouched by Europeans for centuries. After the mid-19th century it was penetrated by Western explorers missionaries and traders. David Livingstone in 1855 was the first European to see the magnificent falls on the Zambezi River. He named the falls after Queen Victoria and the Zambian town near the falls is named after him. In 1888 Cecil Rhodes spearheading British commercial and political interests in Central Africa obtained a mineral rights concession from local chiefs. In the same year Northern and Southern Rhodesia (now Zambia and Zimbabwe respectively) were proclaimed a British sphere of influence. Southern Rhodesia was annexed formally and granted self-government in 1923 and the administration of Northern Rhodesia was transferred to the British colonial office in 1924 as a protectorate. In 1953 both Rhodesias were joined with Nyasaland (now Malawi) to form the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Northern Rhodesia was the center of much of the turmoil and crisis that characterized the federation in its last years. At the core of the controversy were insistent African demands for greater participation in government and European fears of losing political control. A two-stage election held in October to December 1962 resulted in an African majority in the legislative council and an uneasy coalition between the two African nationalist parties. The council passed resolutions calling for Northern Rhodesia's secession from the federation and demanding full internal self-government under a new constitution and a new national assembly based on a broader more democratic franchise. On December 31 1963 the federation was dissolved and Northern Rhodesia became the Republic of Zambia on October 24 1964. At independence despite its considerable mineral wealth Zambia faced major challenges. Domestically there were few trained and educated Zambians capable of running the government and the economy was largely dependent on foreign expertise. Abroad three of its neighbors--Southern Rhodesia and the Portuguese colonies of Mozambique and Angola--remained under white-dominated rule. Rhodesia's white-ruled government unilaterally declared independence in 1965. In addition Zambia shared a border with South African-controlled South-West Africa (now Namibia). Zambia's sympathies lay with forces opposing colonial or white-dominated rule particularly in Southern Rhodesia. During the next decade it actively supported movements such as the Union for the Total Liberation of Angola (UNITA) the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) the African National Congress of South Africa (ANC) and the South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO). Conflicts with Rhodesia resulted in the closing of Zambia's borders with that country and severe problems with international transport and power supply. However the Kariba hydroelectric station on the Zambezi River provided sufficient capacity to satisfy the country's requirements for electricity. A railroad to the Tanzanian port of Dar Es Salaam built with Chinese assistance reduced Zambian dependence on railroad lines south to South Africa and west through an increasingly troubled Angola. By the late 1970s Mozambique and Angola had attained independence from Portugal. Zimbabwe achieved independence in accordance with the 1979 Lancaster House agreement but Zambia's problems were not solved. Civil war in the former Portuguese colonies generated refugees and caused continuing transportation problems. The Benguela Railroad which extended west through Angola was essentially closed to traffic from Zambia by the late 1970s. Zambia's strong support for the ANC which had its external headquarters in Lusaka created security problems as South Africa raided ANC targets in Zambia. In the mid-1970s the price of copper Zambia's principal export suffered a severe decline worldwide. Zambia turned to foreign and international lenders for relief; but as copper prices remained depressed it became increasingly difficult to service its growing debt. By the mid-1990s despite limited debt relief Zambia's per capita foreign debt remained among the highest in the world. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: None ___________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: Despite progress in privatization and budgetary reform Zambia's economy has a long way to go. Inflation while slowing somewhat continues to be a major concern to the CHILUBA government. Zambia's copper mining sector which accounts for over 80% of the nation's foreign currency intake is struggling. Production rates are down as are world copper prices. Aid cuts by Zambia's donors arising out of concern for the November 1996 flawed election will severely damage Zambia's economic prospects. Urged by the World Bank Zambia has embarked on a privatization program which is to include the all-important copper industry. GDP: purchasing power parity—$8.8 billion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 3.5% (1997 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$950 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 23% industry: 40% services: 37% (1997 est.) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 43.9% (1996) Labor force: total: 3.4 million by occupation: agriculture 85% mining manufacturing and construction 6% transport and services 9% Unemployment rate: 22% (1991) Budget: revenues: $888 million expenditures: $835 million including capital expenditures of $110 million (1995 est.) Industries: copper mining and processing construction foodstuffs beverages chemicals textiles fertilizer Industrial production growth rate: 3.5% (1996) Electricity—capacity: 2.436 million kW (1995) Electricity—production: 7.79 billion kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 668 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: corn sorghum rice peanuts sunflower seed tobacco cotton sugarcane cassava (tapioca); cattle goats pigs poultry beef pork poultry meat milk eggs hides Exports: total value: $975 million (f.o.b. 1996 est.) commodities: copper zinc cobalt lead tobacco partners: EU countries Japan South Africa US Saudi Arabia India Thailand Malaysia Imports: total value: $990 million (f.o.b. 1996 est.) commodities: machinery transportation equipment foodstuffs fuels petroleum products electricity miscellaneous manufactured goods partners: South Africa EU countries Japan Saudi Arabia US Debt—external: $7.2 billion (1996 est.) Economic aid: recipient: ODA $2 billion (1995 est.) Currency: 1 Zambian kwacha (ZK) = 100 ngwee Exchange rates: Zambian kwacha (ZK) per US$1—1 351. 35 (October 1997) 1 203.71 (1996) 857.23 (1995) 669.37 (1994) 452.76 (1993) Fiscal year: calendar year __________Practical Information Edit This Currency The local currency is the Zambia Kwacha (ZMK) [Add Practical address] Doctors and Medical Care Edit This While healthcare in Africa can be sometimes be a scary experience, there are some good clinics around. In Lusaka, the US embassy and a good majority of the expat community go to Corpmed at the north end of Cairo Road in town. I believe malaria tests run about USD15. Corpmed Website: www.corpmedzambia.com type: Health and Safety World66 rating: [rate it] Languages Edit This In Zambia, there are many languages that are spoken. Though the official national language is English, there are seven major languages that are also recognized by the government. They are Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, Kaonde, Lunda and Luvale. While most people in the large cities such as the capital Lusaka will speak some English, attempting to speak a local language is received warmly. In Lusaka, the most commonly spoken languages are Nyanja and Bemba. Nyanja How are you? (Typical greeting) Muli more.. type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] ___________People Edit This i Noel C Walsh Population: 9 460 736 (July 1998 est.) (Closer to 11,000 now <2004>) Age structure: 0-14 years: 49% (male 2 342 043; female 2 316 357) 15-64 years: 48% (male 2 244 251; female 2 326 159) 65 years and over: 3% (male 106 950; female 124 976) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 2.13% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 44.6 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 22.55 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: -0.8 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.01 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.96 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.85 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 92.57 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 37.07 years male: 36.81 years female: 37.33 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 6.41 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Zambian(s) adjective: Zambian Ethnic groups: African 98.7% European 1.1% other 0.2% Religions: Christian 50%-75% Muslim and Hindu 24%-49% indigenous beliefs 1% Languages: English (official) major vernaculars—Bemba Kaonda Lozi Lunda Luvale Nyanja Tonga and about 70 other indigenous languages Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write in English total population: 78.2% male: 85.6% female: 71.3% (1995 est.) :::::::::Kabwe Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Main road Main road Town (200,000 inhabitants) on the Great North Road 1.5 hours north of Lusaka. Kabwe (formerly known as 'Broken Hill') used to be an important mining site. Zambia Railways Headquarters are based in Kabwe. Today Kabwe basicly is known as an transit town to the copper belt. ::::::::::Kalambo falls Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Follow a bumpy track in far northern Zambia and you may find one of Africa’s purest untouched sights - Kalambo Falls. Although it is more than twice the height of Victoria Falls, few people even know about it. ::::::Kitwe Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Copper is the backbone of the Zambian economy. Kitwe is right in the heart of the copper producing area. A visit to the copper belt must include a trip to Kitwe. It is the hub of the Copperbelt and the major industrial and commercial centre of the area. The city owes its existence to the copper mining industry but has seen a great deal of growth as a secondary and tertiary centre. ::::::::Livingstone Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Virtoria Falls Bridge Virtoria Falls Bridge DQ Livingstone is named for missionary and explorer David Livingstone. It became the capital of Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, in 1911, but the capital was moved to Lusaka in 1935. It is by far Zambia's most popular tourist destination. Nearby Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is a must see for all visitors to the region. The city also acts as a base for several major safari comapnies. :::::::::Lochinvar national park Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see :::::Lusaka Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Noel C Walsh Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia. Although the city does not have any specific sights, it is a good base to plan your trip, get all the right documents for onward travel as well as a convenient base for exploring the region. Cairo Road is one of the big axis of the city. Most shops are grouped along this broad double carriageway. Many of the government buildings are about 6km away along Independence Ave. One of the attractions of the city are its markets. Always full of activity, the thousands of stalls are filled and cleared every day. A myriad of motor spares dealers, restaurants, hairdressers, fishmongers, fruitsellers and rows and rows of "salaula" - discarded clothing from the West sold to Africa by the bale. :::::::::Ndola Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Buteko Ave Buteko Ave Timmy Katongo Ndola is the capital of what is known as the Copperbelt region of Zambia (which is located in the crook of the country against the Congo). A fairly good sized city, it serves as the midway stop between Lusaka and Kitwe. Ndola features a good sized grocery market and a variety of places to find souvenirs and other goods. Copper is the main commodity in this region so be prepared to find many items made from it. As well you can find the typical carved animals, jewelery, cloth paintings and wrap skirts which the the locals call "chitengi's." The Savoy Hotel is located in the heart of Ndola's city centre. While the quality would be comparable to an older Motel 6, the rooms are clean, the water pressure good and the beds comfortable. It is conveniently located across the street from Northrise University, Zambia's newest christian university. Ndola also has a fast food restaurant which is a surprise for an african city this size. It's called the hungrey lion and serves as a cross between McDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken... but with an African flair. Order Mirinda soft drink instead of the common Fanta for a delicious treat. Ndola also has a movie theatre, which is a bit of a surprise as well. Only featuring one screen, the movie theatre plays one movie in English, and won't change movies for a few weeks. However, it's a nice way to experience American culture in a whole new and exciting way. The locals in Ndola are very nice, and the city has a very friendly feel. There are plenty of hotels for accommodation. ::::::::::Sumbu national park Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Sumbu National Park is one of the undiscovered wonders of Africa. Nkamba Bay Lodge on the shores of Lake Tanganyika offers unrivaled scenery, excellent African wildlife and superb sports fishing. The Lodge complex is currently under renovation by an international consortium and will be open for bookings by December 2005. For more information contact sbluhm@xsinet.co.za.