Zambia
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Lusaka
- Population: approx. 20.6 million
- Languages: English (official), Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi
- Area: 752,618 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+2 (CAT)
- Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
- Flag Colors: Green, red, black, orange with a soaring orange African fish eagle
- National Holiday: October 24
- National Anthem: Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free
- Neighboring Countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, DR Congo
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Lusaka
- Kitwe
- Ndola
- Kabwe
- Chingola
- Mufulira
- Livingstone
- Luanshya
- Kasama
- Chipata
- Choma
- Solwezi
- Mongu
- Kafue
- Mazabuka
Top 15 Highlights
- Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)
- South Luangwa National Park
- Lower Zambezi National Park
- Kafue National Park
- Devil's Pool (Victoria Falls)
- Zambezi River & Sunset Cruises
- Lake Kariba
- Kasanka National Park (Fruit Bat Migration)
- Bangweulu Wetlands (Shoebill Stork habitat)
- Lake Tanganyika (Zambian Shore)
- Shiwa Ng'andu Estate
- Kalambo Falls
- Nsumbu National Park
- Victoria Falls Bridge
- Lusaka National Museum & Kabwata Cultural Village
Climate and Nature
Zambia features a tropical climate tempered by its high plateau elevation. It experiences three distinct seasons: a cool dry season (May–August), a hot dry season (September–October), and a warm wet season (November–April). The natural environment is dominated by expansive river basins like the Zambezi, dramatic waterfalls, and pristine wilderness valleys.
Culture and Gastronomy
Zambian culture is enriched by more than 70 ethnic groups, celebrated through vibrant traditional festivals like the Lozi people's Kuomboka ceremony. Gastronomy centers on 'Nshima' (thick cornmeal porridge), usually paired with freshwater fish (such as Bream or Kapenta), beef or chicken stews, and leafy green vegetables in peanut sauce.
Economy
Zambia's economy relies heavily on industrial copper mining, ranking as one of Africa's leading producers of the metal. Agriculture (corn, sugar, tobacco), hydroelectric energy production, and high-end eco-tourism around Victoria Falls and national parks serve as essential economic contributors.
Did you know?
- The indigenous name for Victoria Falls is 'Mosi-oa-Tunya', which translates locally to "The Smoke That Thunders".
- Kasanka National Park hosts the world's largest mammal migration annually, when over 10 million straw-colored fruit bats converge in a small forest.
- Zambia is celebrated as the historic birthplace of the walking safari, pioneered in South Luangwa National Park.
- Zambia borders the famous Kazungula Quadripoint, a rare geographical location where Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe meet along the Zambezi River.
- Kalambo Falls on the border with Tanzania ranks as the second-highest uninterrupted single-drop waterfall in Africa (235 meters high).
Live footage: Discover Zambia via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Zambia and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Zambia: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Zambia: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Zambia in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
