National Symbols of Zambia

Last updated on March 21st, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

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Zambia is a landlocked country in Africa. The official name of Zambia is the Republic of Zambia. It shares borders with 8 countries: Angola, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Malawi, and Botswana. The people of Zambia are called Zambians. The country is situated in Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Cong.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Zambia has also been influenced. The etymology of Zambia can be defined as; “Land of the Zambezi”, which flows through the east of the country and also forms its border with Zimbabwe.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Zambia include Bemba, Tonga, Chewa, and Lozi.

The national colors of the country are green, red, black, and orange. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is ZMB.

Zambia is known for being the best Safari destination. Zambia is also home to the biggest waterfalls, as well as the biggest lake. The national dish of Zambia is Nshima. Munkoyo, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Zambia is Timbila wooden xylophone.

The country has the time zone UTC+2 (CAT) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Zambia is divided into 10 provinces and 89 districts. The capital of the country is Lusaka, which is also the largest city in Zambia.

The literacy rate in Zambia is 55.3%.

The country’s total area is 752,618 km² (290,587 sq mi), and the total population is 18,383,955. The country’s average elevation is 1,138 m (3,734 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains. The country’s usual climate is tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April).

The Zambian kwacha serves as the national unit of currency, and the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Zambia is .zm and the country code is +260. African Fish Eagle is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. Lusaka National Museum serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. Lusaka National Museum is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Zambia is the Chitenge, and 24 October is designated as National Day. In Zambia, the majority of the population practices Christianity as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Zambia has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. African fish eagle is both the national bird and animal of Zambia. The national flower is Paperflower, whereas the national tree of Zambia is the Mukuyu (Fig tree), and the highest peak is Mafinga Central.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Zambia is Kongamato.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Zambia and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Kenneth Kaunda is the founder of Zambia, and the country’s national hero is Kenneth Kaunda.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Freedom Statue is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Zambia is a member of the African Union (AU), Commonwealth of Nations, Southern African Development Community (SADC), and United Nations (UN). Zambia collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Let’s Explore” whereas, “One Zambia, One Nation” is the official motto of the country.

Hakainde Hichilema is the current President of Zambia.

Zambia has declared English as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Northern Rhodesia
Official name(s)	Republic of Zambia
Alternative name(s)	Northern Rhodesia (former, English)
Regional location	Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Cong
Country name etymology	"Land of the Zambezi", which flows through the east of the country and also forms its border with Zimbabwe
Climate	Tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April)
Terrain	Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains
Population	18,383,955
National Day	24 Oct 1964
Language(s)	English
Religion	Christianity
Country code	+260
Literacy rate	55.3%
Currency	Zambian kwacha
Capital city	Lusaka
ISO	ZMB
Domain(TLD)	.zm
Ethnicity	Bemba, Tonga, Chewa, and Lozi
Head of government	President
Nationality	Zambian
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	752,618 km² (290,587 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+2 (CAT)
Average elevation	1,138 m (3,734 ft)
Coastline	0 km (landlocked)
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Zambia

Motto of Zambia

"One Zambia, One Nation"

National animal of Zambia

The National animal of Zambia is African Fish Eagle

National flower of Zambia

The National flower of Zambia is Paperflower. Botanical name is Bougainvillea.

National bird of Zambia

The National bird of Zambia is African fish eagle

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Neighbouring countries of Zambia

Zambian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Do not look at a visitor's face but at his stomach.

He who listened to the woman suffered famine at harvest time.

I am because we are; we are because I am.

If you are ugly, learn how to dance.

If you have no teeth, do not break the clay cooking pot.

Jump over a log but not over your neighbour's word.

The king lives way up where the stench of the poor cannot reach him.

A belching toad portends rain.

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