Zambia
Zambia is a country in Africa. Its capital is Lusaka, and it shares land borders with 8 countries.
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 754,008 km² Number 38 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 8 countries
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
Which countries border Zambia?
Zambia shares land borders with 8 countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
 Zimbabwe | Harare | 398 km (247 mi) |
 Malawi | Lilongwe | 609 km (379 mi) |
 Botswana | Gaborone | 1,060 km (659 mi) |
 Mozambique | Maputo | 1,256 km (781 mi) |
 Tanzania | Dodoma | 1,308 km (813 mi) |
 Namibia | Windhoek | 1,425 km (885 mi) |
 Angola | Luanda | 1,794 km (1,115 mi) |
 Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kinshasa | 1,876 km (1,166 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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