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Zambia
[zam-bee-uh]
noun
a republic in southern Africa: formerly a British protectorate and part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland; gained independence 1964; a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 288,130 sq. mi. (746,256 sq. km). Lusaka.
Zambia
/ ˈæɪə /
noun
Former name (until 1964): Northern Rhodesia.a republic in southern Africa: an early site of human settlement; controlled by the British South Africa Company by 1900 and unified as Northern Rhodesia in 1911; made a British protectorate in 1924; part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953–63), gaining independence as a member of the Commonwealth in 1964; important mineral exports, esp copper. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority, animist minority. Currency: kwacha. Capital: Lusaka. Pop: 14 222 233 (2013 est). Area: 752 617 sq km (290 587 sq miles)
Other 51Թ Forms
- Zambian adjective
Example Sentences
The row caused consternation among some in Zambia with people left wondering how they should mourn their former leader.
A wooden hunters' toolbox inscribed with an ancient writing system from Zambia has been making waves on social media.
Earlier this year Zambia's women's team withdrew four United States-based players from their squad for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Trump.
Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68, his party has said in a statement.
Zambia's foreign minister has warned diplomats against interfering in the country's affairs, days after the US ambassador raised concerns about the "systematic theft" of drugs donated to the southern African state.
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