ZAMBIA FACTS

Population: 10 million Capital: Lusaka

Major language: English (official), Bemba, Lozi, Nyanja, Tonga

Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs, Hinduism, Islam

Life expectancy: 47 years (men), 48 years (women)

Monetary unit: 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee

Main exports: Copper, minerals, tobacco

Average annual income: US $300