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Zambia quiz
Zambia appears in 5 quizzes: flag, the Africa map, 3 trivia questions and 2 Explorer photos. Lusaka is the capital.
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8 questions about Zambia only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Zambia at a glance
| Capital | Lusaka |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 22 million (2025 estimate), 62nd of 196 |
| Area | 752,618 km², 36th of 196 |
| People per km² | 29 |
| Land borders | DR Congo (2,332 km), Angola (1,065 km), Malawi (847 km), Zimbabwe (763 km), Mozambique (439 km), Tanzania (353 km), Namibia (244 km), Botswana (0.15 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Mafinga Central, 2,330 m |
| Official language | English |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha |
| Flag colours | green, orange, red and black |
| Independence | 1964, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +260 |
| Largest cities | Lusaka (3.2 million), Kitwe (763,000) |
| Terrain | Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains |
| Climate | Tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April) |
| Where the name comes from | Name is derived from the Zambezi River, which flows through the western part of the country and forms the southern border with Zimbabwe |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Zambia is landlocked and touches 8 countries; the DR Congo has the longest border with it (2,332 km), Botswana the shortest (0.15 km). By area Zambia is 36th of 196 countries, just behind Chile and ahead of Morocco.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
Zambia's capital, one of the fastest-growing cities in southern Africa.
Photo: Matthew Grollnek / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world, on the Zambezi between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Photo: Joachim Huber from Switzerland / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Victoria Falls is on the border between Zambia and which country? | Zimbabwe |
| What currency does Zambia use? | Kwacha |
| Kwacha, the currency of Zambia and Malawi, means what? | Dawn |
Where Zambia trips people up
Zambia is shown with Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi for the flag.
One trivia question is “Victoria Falls is on the border between Zambia and which country?” (Zimbabwe). Then: “What currency does Zambia use?” (Kwacha). Explorer has 2 Zambia photos: Lusaka and Lake Kariba.
Every Zambia question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
Which continent is Zambia in?
Zambia is in Africa.
What is the population of Zambia?
About 22 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Zambia?
Zambia borders the DR Congo, Angola, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia and Botswana.
What is the highest point in Zambia?
Mafinga Central, at 2,330 m.
What is the official language of Zambia?
English.