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Introduction
Sources:
CIA World Fact Book,
Official Name: Republic of Zambia
Government Type: Republic
Capital: Lusaka
Other Major Cities/Regions: Kabwe, Mongu, Livingstone, Solwezi, Mpulungu, Chipata
Size: 752,614 sq km
Climate: Tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April)
Terrain: mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains
Population: 11,477,000
Ethnic Groups: African 98.7%, European 1.1%, other 0.2%
Religion: Christian 50%-75%, Muslim and Hindu 24%-49%, indigenous beliefs 1%
Language: English (official), major vernaculars - Bemba, Kaonda, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja, Tonga, and about 70 other indigenous languages
