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Zambia

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Overview

Zambia is a country in Africa, with its capital at Lusaka.

Key facts

CountryZambia
CurrencyZMW

About the country

Zambia lies in Africa.

Its capital is Lusaka.

Practical information

You will pay in ZMW (Kwacha).

The main language spoken is English.

Traffic drives on the left.

Getting there

Flying is the usual way to reach Zambia. Search live fares with the Find flights link.

Cities in Zambia

Bigger destinations to explore in Zambia include Lusaka, Ndola, Chipata, Mongu, Solwezi, Chingola, Livingstone, Mansa, Kitwe and Kasama. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.

Exploring the country

To plan Zambia, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.

Regions & places

Journeys through here

Where to stay in Zambia

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Getting around Zambia

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.