Republic of Zambia
 | Capital: Lusaka. Area: 290,586 sq. mi. |
| Population: ~9.1 million. Pop. density: 32 per sq. mi. Urban: 42%. |
| Ethnic groups: African 99%, European 1%. |
| Principal languages: English (official), Bantu dialects. |
| Religions: Christian 50-75%, Hindu and Muslim 24-49%. |
| Defense: 1.4% of GDP (1994). Active troop strength: 21,600. |