Zambia Overview

The Republic of Zambia is a landlocked country in South-Central Africa. Its neighbors are Congo in the north, Tanzania in the north-east, Malawi in the east, Mozambique in the south-east, Zimbabwe and Botswana in the south, Nambia in the south-west, and Angola in the west. The capital city of the country is Lusaka.

A Brief History of Zambia

The region, where the Khoisan people initially lived, remained under the British Symbol in the 19th century, following the arrival of European explorers in the 18th century. During the period of exploitation, Zambia was under the influence of the British South African Company. The country, which gained its independence on October 24, 1964, became the Republic of Zambia.

Geography in Zambia

It is a landlocked country with a tropical climate, mostly with high plateaus formed by hills and mountains cut by river valleys. The country, with a surface area of ​​752,614 km square, has highly wetland and floodplains with important rivers and water resources such as the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.

Climate in Zambia

Zambia, located on the Central African plateau at an altitude of 1000-1600 meters above sea level,

It has a mild climate. Although the climate is generally tropical, this situation varies according to altitude.

Coffee Production in Zambia

Coffee cultivation, which started in the British colonial period in the 19th century, has reached 2000-2500 tons of production today. The vast majority of coffee production in Zambia is Arabica coffee, which can be competitive worldwide.