Peaceful sunset view over the tranquil Kafue Estate waters in Zambia.

A person with a wheelbarrow in front of Lusaka Stadium under a blue sky with clouds.

Road sign indicating directions to Nyimba and Lusaka, with a rural landscape.

Stunning aerial view of Chipata, Zambia, surrounded by lush hills and expansive cityscape.

Zambia

Africa · Eastern Africa

High PeaceVery Affordable Cost of Living

Medium Development

Population21.3M62nd

GDP / Capita$1KLower-mid

PPP / Capita$4KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.526High

Life Expectancy67 yrsLow

Copper belt and Victoria Falls — peaceful democracy, improving but still developing.

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Backpacker

Ideal destination

At a Glance

ModerateSafety

Very AffordableCost of Living

LowWater Access

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Zambia

Zambia is a southern African country centred on the Victoria Falls, which it shares with Zimbabwe and which is one of the great natural spectacles of the world, alongside excellent and relatively uncrowded wildlife in the South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi valleys. The culture is warm, English-speaking, and deeply communal, making it one of the most accessible countries in the region for independent travel. Those who want serious wildlife alongside genuine local engagement rather than pure luxury will find it outstanding.

Victoria Falls — the world's largest waterfall by combined width and height — sits on its border.
One of the most urbanised countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with over 45% city-dwellers.

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