What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
- Official name
- Republic of Zambia
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha
- Languages
- English
- Land neighbours
- Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
- Area
- 752,612 km²
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Calling code
- +260
- Internet domain
- .zm
Quick answers about Zambia
What currency is used in Zambia?
Zambia uses Zambian kwacha.
Where is Zambia?
Zambia is in Eastern Africa, within Africa.
What languages are spoken in Zambia?
The reference languages listed for Zambia are English.
Which countries border Zambia?
Zambia shares listed land borders with Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
Is Zambia landlocked?
Yes. Zambia is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.
States and provinces in Zambia
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.