| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | ZM, ZMB (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Zambia |
| Capital city | Lusaka |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, African Union, Southern African Development Community |
| Population | 19,610,769 (2022) |
| Total area | 752,612 km2 |
| Highest point | Mafinga Central (2,329 m, 7,641 ft) |
| Lowest point | Zambezi (329 m, 1,079 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 1,488 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Zambian kwacha (ZK, ZMW) |
| Calling code | +260 |
| Internet TLD | .zm |