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Zambia (Capital: Lusaka)

Zambia is set to reopen its closed border with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

A map highlighting Zambia in southern Africa. Surrounding countries include Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital, Lusaka, is marked with a star. The Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean are also labeled.

Political Features: 

  • Landlocked country in south-central Africa.
  • Bordering Countries: Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Mozambique to east, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, and Namibia and Angola to the west.
  • It is also a member of the commonwealth.

Geographical Features:

  • Climate: Subtropical climate with three distinct seasons: a hot and dry season , a wet rainy season and a cool dry season.
  • Minerals: Major producer of cobalt and copper
  • Rivers: Kafue River, Luangwa River and Zambezi River (Creates Victoria fall)
  • Lakes: Lake Bangweulu, Lake Kariba, Lake Mweru & Lake Tanganyika
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