Republic of Zambia
Capital: Lusaka
Population: 13.8 million
Area: 752,614 sq km (290,586 sq miles)
Major languages: English (official), Bemba, Lozi, Nyanja, Tonga
Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs, Hinduism, Islam
Life expectancy: 49 years (men), 50 years (women)
Currency: Kwacha
Source: UN, World Bank