Republic of Zambia

Republic of Zambia

Schoolgirl: María de los Ángeles Lizeth Solís Jiménez

Teacher: Kenneth

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General descriptionIs a landlocked country in southern Africa

Originally inhabited by Khoisan peoples

On 24 October 1964, the country became independent of the United Kingdom and then-prime minister Kenneth Kaunda became the inaugural president

Politics in Zambia take place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Zambia is both head of state and head of government in a pluriform multi-party system .

he new name of Zambia was derived from the Zambezi river which flows through the western region of the country and forms its southern border.

GeographyZambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa, with a tropical climate and consists mostly of high plateau , with some hills and mountains, dissected by river valleys.

The climate of Zambia is tropical, modified by elevation, the most of the country is classified as humid subtropical or tropical wet and dry, with small stretches of semi-arid steppe climate in the south-west and along the Zambezi valley.

Zambia is one of the most highly urbanised countries in sub-Saharan Africa with 44% of the population concentrated in a few urban areas along the major transport corridors, while rural areas are sparsely populated.

The official language of Zambia is English

Religion Zambia is officially a Christian nation according to the 1996 constitution, but a wide variety of religious traditions exist.

EconomyPresently, Zambia averages between $7 billion and $8 billion of exports annually.  About 68% of Zambians live below the recognised national poverty line,  with rural poverty rates standing at about 78%  and urban rates of 53%.  

Zambia fell into poverty after international copper prices declined in the 1970s

Education Historically, the private school system began largely as a result of Christian mission efforts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

HealthThe Ministry of Health (MOH) provides information pertaining to Zambian health. In 2010, public expenditure on health was 3.4% of GDP, among the lowest in southern Africa. Infant mortality was at 102 per 1,000 in 2005.

As of 2011, the life expectancy in Zambia was 43 years, up from 37 in previous years

Zambia faces a generalised HIV epidemic, with an estimated prevalence rate of 13.5% among adults in 2009. However, HIV incidence in Zambia has declined by more than 25% from 2001 to 2010, an indication that the epidemic appears to be declining.

Culture Prior to the establishment of modern Zambia, the natives lived in independent tribes, each with their own ways of life.

Traditional culture is very visible through colourful annual Zambian traditional ceremonies

SportsZambia declared its independence on the day of the closing ceremony of the 1964 Summer Olympics , thereby becoming the first country ever to have entered an Olympic games as one country, and left it as another.

Football is the most popular sport in Zambia, and the Zambia national football team has had its triumphant moments in football history.

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