History
Zambia was discovered in 1789 by Portuguese explorers and was inhabited by natives
By the 1800's, the Untied Kingdom had full control over the country and was building extensive railroad lines
In 1900, the country was divided in half
In 1953, the two half become Federations run partially by natives
In 1964 the two join and gain their independence
In the mid 1990s, a coup occurs and the president is killed
In 1999 the current president is chosen and is still serving today
By the 1800's, the Untied Kingdom had full control over the country and was building extensive railroad lines
In 1900, the country was divided in half
In 1953, the two half become Federations run partially by natives
In 1964 the two join and gain their independence
In the mid 1990s, a coup occurs and the president is killed
In 1999 the current president is chosen and is still serving today
Culture
Zambia has a small population, and is contained mostly around the capital
English is the official language, and most people there are Christian
Zambians are very casual and take great care in greeting others in society
Because they are christian, most Zambians celebrate Easter and Christmas
Sports are very popular, especially football (soccer)
In 2012, Zambia the Africa Cup of Nations trophy
Arts such as basket-weaving were very popular, but have decreased as modern society has progressed
English is the official language, and most people there are Christian
Zambians are very casual and take great care in greeting others in society
Because they are christian, most Zambians celebrate Easter and Christmas
Sports are very popular, especially football (soccer)
In 2012, Zambia the Africa Cup of Nations trophy
Arts such as basket-weaving were very popular, but have decreased as modern society has progressed
Facts
Population: 11,227,000
Government: parliamentary republic
Capital: Lusaka
Currency: Zambian kwacha
Economy: copper mining, beverages, tobacco
Government: parliamentary republic
Capital: Lusaka
Currency: Zambian kwacha
Economy: copper mining, beverages, tobacco
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