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Country population 13,460,305 people Territory 752,614 sq. km Part of the world Africa Capital Lusaka Money Kwach (ZMK) Domain zone.zm Country telephone code +260
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The nature of Africa can safely be called a miracle created by our planet. Such diversity and combination of fauna and flora can only be found on this amazing continent.
In Zambia, located in East Africa, the world of animals and plants, gifted to this part of the earth by the creator nature, is uniquely harmoniously balanced. The color and luxury of paintings painted by nature are undoubtedly worthy of attention. Siavonga town is perfect quiet place for relax. The city is notable for its lake Kariba, on the shores of which the resort is located.
Wild but at the same time beautiful corner land - North Luangwa Park. The Zambezi River, numerous lakes of Zambia, Victoria Falls and many other beauties of Africa will leave unforgettable experience from visiting the republic.
Climate:: Tropical. Rainy season (October to April)
Attractions
It is difficult to talk about, let alone compare, the sights of the continent of Africa. The ancient lands of the continent are unique in themselves, since they are a kind of collection of amazing things - history human civilization, the color and diversity of nature, as well as the creations of human hands. African Republic Zambia is no exception; without a doubt, there are many interesting places.
Hundreds of millions of years ago, nature created vegetation in these places. Currently, this is the petrified forest of Chirundu. The country has some of the most beautiful national parks: Northern and Southern Luangwa, Sumbu, Kafue and Lower Zambezi. One of the main attractions of Zambia is the Victoria Falls, which can be admired from the Livingstone Bridge.
The tsetse fly is so widespread in Zambia that a special service has been created to combat it.
Terrain: Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains.
Hotels
There are not many high-class hotels in Zambia, but there are quite enough of them to accommodate visitors to the country. The main locations of hotels are large cities. However, it is quite possible to find where to live in places more remote from the central ones, big cities places, but it must be remembered that living in such areas may not be entirely safe. You should know that when choosing a hotel, the level of service and comfort may vary significantly, as well as prices.
The most famous hotels in the republic are: Thorntree River Lodge, Songwe Village. Good choice will be the David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa. Also popular are Zambezi Sun and Comfort Corner Guesthouse.
One of the oldest baobabs in the country and on the continent is more than 1,500 years old: “ A big tree is located near the pioneer camp of Victoria Falls.
Resources:: Copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, silver, uranium, hydropower.
Leisure
The primary leisure activity in Zambia, of course, is traveling around this amazing country, with its unique creations of nature. National parks of the republic, the beauty of animals and flora, local flavor - will not leave vacationers indifferent. Also, guests and tourists of the republic will be able to spend time on an exciting safari or visit the village of the Mukuni tribe. If the desire arises, rafting and jumping will become an unusual and extreme pastime. Those who prefer a quieter, but no less interesting leisure time, can go fishing, which will in a great way spending time. She is quite a gambler in Zambia. Tourists who come to Zambia will be offered a choice of establishments with good cuisine, a variety of drinks and cultural recreation.
Money: Since 2012, Zambians have been using full-fledged coins worth only five, ten and fifty ngwee, although previously there was a greater variety of coins. Banknotes come in varieties from two to one hundred Zambian national kwachas.
Museums
The exhibitions of Zambian museums are interesting and unusual, just like the country itself. They are located in the administrative centers and capital of the republic.
In Lusaka, visitors to the Visual Gallery Visual arts will see an exhibition of the original creativity of the tribes of Zambia. Also located in the capital are the Mpala Gallery and the Zintu Community Museum. It will be interesting to explore the Sculpture Garden. Of no less interest are the Village Museum of African Life, the National Museum of Zambia and the Anthropological Museum.
In the city of Choma, the doors of the Choma Crafts Museum are open to tourists. In the city of Livingston, after hitting the rail, the Railway Museum opens with many exhibits.
Transport
Transport in Zambia is represented by all types. However, it should be noted that moving around the country can present certain difficulties. This is due to insufficiently developed infrastructure. Regarding air transportation, it is quite modern in the republic and is widely used within the country. Air routes connect Zambia with other countries of the world. The main airports, of which there are five, serve these purposes: Ndola, Mfuwe, Kasama, Livingstone, Lusaka. Rail transport carries out transportation both within the country and abroad, however, it is not always convenient. Bus transportation is developed, but for the most part, it is not comfortable. Taxis are available in big cities and the cost of their services is quite low. The republic also uses water transport.
According to the laws of Zambia, photographing representatives of the pygmy tribe is strictly prohibited.
Standard of living
In Zambia the standard of living is extremely low. About 80% of citizens live below the poverty line. Education and medicine are poorly developed. Most of the population is illiterate. Life expectancy is very short, on average about 38 years. Despite the large share of mineral reserves, the country's economy is developing weakly. The main occupation of Zambians is Agriculture and livestock farming. A small percentage of residents work in mining enterprises. In the state, in last period, the tourism sector is developing at a good pace, which has a positive effect on economic performance. The tourism sector is developing, which has a positive effect on economic performance.
Cities
On the most beautiful African continent there are a considerable number of countries. One of the countries located in Africa is Zambia. Previously the republic was called Northern Rhodesia.
The main city of the country, its capital is Lusaka. It's pretty Big city with a population of about two million. In addition to the capital, the state has several quite major cities, including: Mufulira, Ndola, Chipata, Kitwe-Nkana, Chinsali, Kasama, Kabwe, Livingstone, Chingola, Luanshya, Mansa, Solwezi and Mongu.
For the most part, large cities are administrative centers provinces into which Zambia is divided.
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Lusaka Province 15.40809 x 28.28636 Copperbelt 12.79614 x 28.24767 Copperbelt 12.95867 x 28.63659 Central Province 14.44322 x 28.45174 Copperbelt 12.52897 x 27.88382 Mufulira Copperbelt 12.54982 x 28.24071 Copperbelt 13.13667 x 28.41661 Livingston Southern Province 17.84194 x 25.85425 Northern Province Zambia is an African country renowned for the diversity and richness of its wildlife. It is here, in the heart of Africa, that the famous Victoria Falls is located, which since the time of the great discoverer David Livingstone has attracted tourists from all over the world. Tourism is an important sector of the Zambian economy. Tours to Zambia are made primarily with the aim of looking at one of the “wonders of the world” - Victoria Falls. This spectacle is especially striking in April-May, when the Zambezi River is full and the volume of water flowing from a height into the abyss increases. However, at the end of the dry season, from October to December, you can clearly see and appreciate the magnificence of the outlines of the rocks and gorges of the waterfall, so this time can also be considered successful for a tour to Zambia. The waterfall is located in a national park where wild animals live, therefore, travelers on tours to Zambia also have the opportunity to go on a safari in the park. It should be noted that there are quite a lot of options for active and even extreme recreation in Zambia. Among them are flights over the waterfall in a hot air balloon, microlight or helicopter, rafting on the Zambezi River, and abseiling... Geographical position: The Republic of Zambia is a state in Central Africa. It borders Angola in the west, the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the west and north, Tanzania in the northeast, Malawi in the east, and Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia in the south. Most of the country is located on a hilly plateau, sloping to the south. Areas of elevated terrain include the famous Copper Belt and the picturesque Nyik Plateau on the border with Malawi, which contains the country's highest point, Mwanda Peak (2150 m). The total area of the country is 752.6 thousand square meters. km. The total length of the border is 5,664 km. Zambia owns lakes: Bangweulu, Mweru, partly Tanganyika and Kariba. The main rivers are Luangwa, Zambezi, Kafue. Capital: Lusaka. The political, industrial and cultural center of the country. Lusaka is the largest city in Zambia, its population is about 2 million people. The city is located in the central part of the country. Language: English (the official language) is used even in remote areas, and more than 70 local languages and dialects are also widely spoken. Religion: Christianity (Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Adventists, Pentecostals from the Assemblies of God, Church of God, etc.) and Christian-African cultures make up 50-75% of the population, Muslims make up about 5%. There are adherents of Hinduism and Sikhs. In addition, there is a small number of Jews, mostly Ashkenazi. Adherents of the Baha'i faith make up 1.5% of the population. Time: The time difference in Zambia is 2 hours (relative to time in Moscow). The entire territory of the country is in the same time zone. The country does not switch to summer/winter time, so the time difference remains the same throughout the year. Climate: The climate is subequatorial with three distinct seasons: dry (mid-April to August), when temperatures drop sharply at night but the landscape is green and lush; the hot season (from September to mid-November) is the best time to enjoy wildlife views, since the flora is stunted and does not interfere with observing nature with the naked eye; and the rainy season (from mid-November to mid-April) is an ideal period for observing birds in their natural habitat. Temperatures range from +15 C in July to +27 C in October, with little daily variation. The annual precipitation in the north reaches 1500 mm, and in the south – 700 mm. The best time to visit the country is from August to October or during the cool and dry months of May to August. Currency: The official currency is the Zambian Kwacha (ZMK), equal to 100 ngwees. There are banknotes in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500 kwacha. 1 US$ is approximately equal to 2000 kwacha. It is best to change currency in banks (from 08:15 to 14:30 from Monday to Friday, from 08:15 to 10:30 on the first and last Saturday of the month) and exchange offices. On the street you will most likely be deceived. Credit cards and travelers checks are generally only accepted at hotels and restaurants in Lusaka. Using them in other cities causes a lot of difficulties. Large branches have ATMs that accept Visa cards. It is better not to bring euros into the country; the exchange rate for this currency is simply extortionate. Mains voltage and socket type: 220/230 V, AC frequency – 50 Hz; plug sockets are found in three types (C, D, G) with two or three sockets (for types D and G, adapters for Russian plugs are required). Customs: The import of foreign currency is not limited (declaration is required). The export of imported foreign currency is allowed, the import and export of national currency is limited. Duty-free import is allowed: cigarettes - up to 200 pcs. or tobacco - 450 grams, alcoholic beverages - 1 bottle (uncorked), food, items and household items - within the limits of personal needs. The import of firearms and drugs is prohibited. The export of precious and ornamental stones in unprocessed form is prohibited (emerald, aquamarine, tourmaline, malachite, amethyst are mined in the country and are considered a strategic product), ivory products - 1 piece. (requires permission from the authorities), skins of wild animals, souvenir coins (only if you have an invoice from specially authorized stores). Population and culture: Population: 12.1 million (estimated as of July 2010). About 9.3 million people, mostly Bantu peoples, united in several large ethnic communities: Bemba (in the north and center), Tonga (in the south and center), Malawi and Ngoni (in the east), Lozi ( in the West) - approximately 35 different ethnic groups in total. Ethnic composition: Bemba 35%, Tonga 15%, Malawi 14%, Lozi 9%, other African peoples. Whites - 0.3%, Asians - 0.2% (according to the 2000 census). The Bantu peoples inhabiting the territory of modern Zambia have a distinctive material and spiritual culture. Already from ancient times they knew metal smelting, blacksmithing and pottery. The Lozi developed intensive irrigated agriculture and cattle breeding. Other peoples also practiced agriculture. The people of Zambia have a rich tradition of oral folk art and artistic crafts. Wood carving, weaving of decorative baskets, and pottery are especially developed. Original literature is developing. The works of A. Sh. Crips, G. Gouldsbury and others are well known. Literature is being created in the Bemba, Tonga, Lozi and Nyanja languages. In December 1975, the first drama theater, Tikwiza, opened in Lusaka. The country has made a huge leap in the development of education. During the colonial period, most Africans were illiterate. Currently, over 80% of school-age children attend school. In 1965, a university opened in Lusaka, and the Zambian intelligentsia was formed. Kitchen: Traditional Zambian cuisine revolves around one staple, maize, served in one form, nsima (nshi-ee-ima). Nshima is like thick oatmeal that has been rolled into balls and added to stew - relishes. Relishes come in the form of beef, chicken or fish. In addition, beans, tiny dried fish (kapenta), peanuts, pumpkin leaves (chibwabwa) and other vegetables such as okra (ndelele), cabbage are added to nshima. Local restaurants offer nshima dishes and relishes for less than 5 thousand kwanch ($1). Of course, you can also enjoy Western food in Zambia, especially in the main cities, Lusaka or Livingstone. Including fast food, pizza, chicken. Ethnic eateries are also popular, for example in Lusaka. Drinks are traditional: juices, mineral water, Coca-Cola, but the latter is mostly sold in glass containers, which must be returned. The most popular beer in Zambia is Mosi, a light 4% lager available everywhere. Also known are Eagle (5.5%), Zambezi Lager, and Castle from South Africa. All this can be found for about $1 in a store or for $1-2 at a bar. Near the borders you can find good Carlsberg from Malawi, Simba (excellent from the Democratic Republic of Congo), Kilimanjaro (a lager from Tanzania) and Tusker (Kenya). Tips: The service fee (about 10%) is most often already included in the bill in most restaurants; additional tips are not required. If using a taxi, it is recommended to pre-agreed the cost of the trip with the driver or round the amount up. In markets and small private shops, it is recommended to bargain - this is not only a common, but also an expected procedure. Souvenirs: A magnet with the symbols of Zambia is sold in all souvenir shops in the country and is very affordable. Ritual African masks are a popular souvenir from Zambia among Western tourists. In addition to purely aesthetic value, each mask carries a certain magical meaning (amulet against evil, intimidation of enemies, help of spirits), which is better to clarify before purchasing. Ivory carvings for sale. Ivory in Zambia is a resource of special state control (only 1 item is allowed to be taken out of the country). Require official papers when purchasing such a souvenir in Zambia. Traditional drums (djembe, budima) are not only an excellent souvenir from Zambia, but also a living symbol of African culture that will allow you to directly join it. You can buy jewelry made by hand using traditional technology using local semi-precious stones. Air travel: There are no direct flights from Russia to Zambia; you will need a connection in one of the European cities: for example, with British Airways in London or with KLM in Amsterdam. The approximate cost of a flight Moscow - Lusaka in both directions is $1,200-1,400. Flights via Johannesburg (South Africa) are in greatest demand. Zambia's main international airport is in the capital Lusaka, although some international airlines also land at Livingstone (near Victoria Falls), Mfuwe (near South Luangwa National Park) and Ndola. Air Zimbabwe flies to Lusaka (US$150/295) from Harare, Kenya every Thursday. Air Malawi connects Lusaka to Lilongwe (Malawi) three times a week (US$150/200) and to Blantyre (Malawi; US$185/299) twice a week. Comair (an affiliate of British Airways) and South African Airways fly daily from Lusaka to Johannesburg (South Africa) for approximately US$200/295, and also offer flights to Victoria Falls in Livingstone. Zambia is a landlocked state in south-central Africa. It borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the northeast, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west. Most of Zambia lies on a hilly plateau that slopes down to the south. Areas of elevated terrain include the famous Copper Belt and the picturesque Nyik Plateau on the border with Malawi, which contains the country's highest point, Mwanda Peak (2150 m). The territory is also characterized by flat tectonic depressions (Bangweulu, Luangwa Valley), which form part of the Great African Rift. Almost all the country's rivers belong to the Zambezi border river basin (Kafue, Luangwa, smaller tributaries), and the rivers of the north belong to the Congo River basin. The largest reservoir, Kariba, was created on the Zambezi River (on the border with Zimbabwe). On the Zambia-Zimbabwe border, the Zambezi River is home to waterfalls, including the famous Victoria Falls. Zambia has one of the largest and most compact copper ore deposits on Earth. Zambia is located in the tropics (tropical climate), but due to its position (the country is landlocked and most of the territory is located above sea level), there are 3 specific seasons: The dry season is from May to August. This is the coolest time of the year - the temperature during the day stays at +24..+28°C, at night it can drop to +7°C. This is the best time to visit the country, especially for animal watching. The hot season is from September to November. The average daytime temperature is around +38..+42°C. At this time, there is a high probability of observing a large number of animals gathered near water bodies. The rainy season is from December to April. Average daytime temperature is +32°C. This is the rainiest period of the year, so the roads, washed out by rain, become difficult to pass, and it is best to use four-wheel drive vehicles to travel around the parks. Population of Zambia— 12.1 million (2010). Urban population - 35% (in 2008). Average life expectancy is 38.9 years (in 2010, 223rd in the world). Infection with the immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is 15.2% (2007 estimate, 7th highest in the world). Ethnic composition: Bemba - 35%, Tonga - 15%, Malawi - 13%, Lozi - 9%, other African peoples. Whites - 0.3%, Asians - 0.2%. Christianity (Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Adventists, Pentecostals, etc.) and Christian-African cults are professed by about 70% of the population. Muslims make up about 5%. The official language is English, which is used in government institutions and is the language of instruction in schools. Local languages are widely spoken: Bemba 35.1%, Nyanja 10.7%, Tonga 10.6%, Lozi 5.7%, Lunda 2.2%, Kaonde 2%, Luvale 1.7% and about 60 other indigenous languages languages. Zambian kwacha(ZMK or ZK) is the monetary unit of the Republic of Zambia. 1 kwacha consists of 100 ngwe. Kwacha means “freedom” in one of the local dialects. In 2003, Zambia was the first African state to introduce banknotes made of polymer materials into circulation - 500 and 1000 kwacha bills. In circulation there are coins in denominations: 25 and 50 ngwe, 1, 5 and 10 kwacha, banknotes in denominations: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000 and 50000 kwacha. Due to inflation, coins are in circulation only nominally. It is better to exchange currency at specialized points; exchanging currency on the street is unsafe, because you can easily become a victim of scammers. It will be more problematic to exchange travel checks, because... only banks in Lusaka accept them for exchange (and only American Express checks), in addition, the rate is very low and when selling travel checks you will also be charged a high commission for exchanging Usd/Euro for local currency. Banks are usually open from Monday to Friday from 08:15 to 17:30; and on the first and last Saturday of the month from 08:15 to 11:30. New bills of $50 and $100 are generally accepted for exchange; small bills are more difficult to exchange. It is better to take dollars with you, because... exchanging euros in small towns is quite problematic, in addition, the exchange rate is very unfavorable. Some hotels, restaurants and large stores accept credit cards. And some banks (such as Standard Chartered, Stanbic and Barclays Banks) have ATMs where you can withdraw cash. Dialing code: 260 Internet domain: .zm Telephone city codes Lusaka - 211, Livingston - 213 How to call To call from Zambia to Russia, you need to dial: 00 - 7 - area code - subscriber number. To call from Russia to Zambia, you need to dial: 8 - 10 - 260 - area code - subscriber number. In the national parks of Zambia, tourists live in “lodges” and “camps”. Lodges are usually one main one- or two-story building with 60-100 rooms, plus several smaller buildings or detached houses. In general, something like the well-known holiday village in Turkey, but in an “African” version. Camps are a kind of field tent camps, only the sizes and interiors of the tents are more reminiscent of hotel rooms. The camp usually consists of twelve to fifteen tents. The territory of modern Zambia has been inhabited since ancient times. Several thousand years ago, tribes of Bushmen (hunters and gatherers) lived there. About two thousand years ago, the territory of Zambia was inhabited by Hottentot tribes (farmers and cattle breeders) who came from the north; they pushed the Bushmen to the south. Then, about a thousand years ago, the Bantu tribes came from Central Africa and displaced the Hottentots. The Bantu were engaged in agriculture, cattle breeding, and blacksmithing. Later they began to develop copper mines and trade with merchants along the Indian Ocean coast. In the 18th century, an early state formation emerged - Barotse. The supreme ruler (mulena) and the clan nobility lived by using the labor of community members and slaves. The slaves were mostly prisoners captured as a result of raids on neighboring tribes. The first Europeans (Portuguese traders) appeared on the territory of modern Zambia in the 18th century. They (as well as Arab merchants) purchased ivory and copper. In the 19th century, Britain, Germany and Belgium became interested in this region. The British achieved the greatest success in Zambia. Since 1891, Barotseland (now the Western Province of Zambia) became a British protectorate. That same year, Britain and Portugal signed a treaty to divide the Zambezi River basin. The discovery of rich deposits of copper and polymetallic ores in that region at the end of the 19th century stimulated the penetration of the British South Africa Company (BSAC), created by Cecil Rhodes, into Zambia. The company began to develop the mining and copper industries there, and build cities and railroads. The company received from the British government a monopoly right to develop a vast territory - from the origins of the Congo to the Zambezi. In 1895, the territories where the BSAC operated were named Southern, North-Western and North-Eastern Rhodesia (a name derived from Rhodes' surname) - the latter two were united in 1911 to form Northern Rhodesia. It was not until 1924 that Northern Rhodesia was given official status as a British Crown Colony and a governor was appointed (with the preservation of the Barotseland Protectorate). In the 1920s and 30s, the colony developed successfully thanks to mining and the immigration of white settlers who founded agricultural farms. From 1953 to 1963, Northern Rhodesia was part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, along with Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland. In 1963, Northern Rhodesia received a constitution and self-government. At the beginning of 1964, elections for the Legislative Council were held, which were won by the radical UNIP party led by Kenneth Kaunda. Independent Zambia On October 24, 1964, the country gained independence and the name - the Republic of Zambia. Kenneth Kaunda became president. In April 1967, Kaunda announced his vision of "building Zambian humanism". This concept rejected the capitalist form of the economy, instead of which government regulation was introduced. In November 1968, Kaunda dissolved parliament. Since 1969, the process of nationalization began, primarily in the key industry - the copper industry. In December 1972, a one-party system of government was introduced in Zambia. The process of nationalization in various sectors of the economy continued. With the beginning of the construction of “Zambian humanism,” increasing difficulties began in the life of the country - rising consumer prices, increasing unemployment, and shortages of basic food products. Despite the ban on strikes since 1970, the number of such protests has been growing. Zambia, having the largest natural resources, has become one of the poorest countries in the world. In 1991, Kenneth Kaunda allowed elections to be held on a multi-party basis. These elections were won by the Movement for Multiparty Democracy, and Kaunda was voted out of power on November 2, 1991. The era of “building Zambian humanism” has ended. The new president of Zambia was the leader of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy, trade unionist Frederick Chiluba, who sharply criticized Kaunda's policies. He abolished centralized management of the economy, eliminated government subsidies, and began privatizing nationalized enterprises. Chiluba managed to maintain his popularity and win the 1996 presidential election, but the following year, dissatisfaction with his policies among part of society resulted in an attempted military coup, of which Kaunda was accused of organizing. After several years of martial law, Chiluba held new presidential elections. On January 2, 2002, Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, also a representative of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, became the new president. On June 29, 2008, due to Mwanawasa's fatal illness, the vice-president, UNIP representative, Rupiah Banda, assumed the duties of president. After Mwanawasa's death on 19 August 2008, he won the presidential election and became the new President of Zambia. The best time to watch animals in the Luangwa River Valley (North Luangwa and South Luangwa Parks) is the dry season from June to October, although it should be noted that the rainy season has its advantages: the landscapes become more colorful, and the bird population also increases, primarily due to those migrating from the north of the country. Victoria Falls, on the contrary, is recommended to be visited during the rainy season (April-May), at this time of year it is at its fullest, sometimes the waterfall is shrouded in such a dense layer of water dust that it is quite difficult to see its entire width. To see the bizarre rock formations and gorges, and also try to swim in the so-called “Devil's Font” above the cliff, you should go to the waterfall when the water level is low, i.e. at the end of the dry season (October-December). The best time to visit Kafue National Park and Lower Zambezi National Park is from May to October, when the roads are not washed out by rain and the heat is quite easy to bear. Tap water in Zambia is not potable, so we strongly recommend that you only use bottled water for drinking. In markets and small private shops, it is recommended to bargain - this is not only a common, but also an expected procedure. If you are traveling by train in Zambia, we advise you to stock up on drinking water. And also do not leave valuables near the windows during stops. There are no direct flights between Russia and Zambia. Zambia can be reached with 1-2 transfers at one of the European airports and South Africa. The most convenient connections are offered by British Airways (via London) and KLM (via Amsterdam). Some flights from Europe operate not only to Lusaka, but also to the city of Livingstone, next to Victoria Falls. Some local airlines fly from Johannesburg (South Africa) to Zambia, for example South African Airways (travel time is about 2 hours). By train The only one international line, connecting Zambia with neighboring countries - Kapiri Mposhi - Dar es Salam in Tanzania. Trains run twice a week in each direction. Travel time 38 hours. The town of Kapiri Mposhi is located 200 km northeast of Lusaka. Traveling by train is the most comfortable and fastest way to get from the capital of Tanzania to Zambia after air travel. The trains have three classes, with no sleeping accommodations in the third class. By car Zambia has many border crossings with neighboring countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola and Congo. The most famous and popular border crossings among tourists are: From Zimbabwe: Chirundu on the main highway between Lusaka and Harare; Siavonga/Kariba and the most famous crossing of Livingston/Victoria Falls at Victoria Falls. From Malawi: Mchini on the main Lusaka-Lilongwe highway. With Namibia: Katima Mulilo, crossing the Zambezi River. With Tanzania: Nakonde/Tunduma. With Mozambique: Mlolo/Cassacatiza. With Botswana: Kuzungula, crossing the Zambezi River. Zambia's border with Botswana is considered one of the shortest in the world - only 750 meters.Climate in Zambia
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