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ZAMBIA

Capital
Lusaka

Area
750,614 square km (1 km = 0.62 miles), bordering, clockwise from north, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Angola.

Language
English is the official language. There are more than 80 languages, of which five Bantu languages are officially used in education and administration: Bemba, Lozi, Nyanja, Tonga and Tumbuka.

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MAP: Southern Africa areas affected by floods and cyclones in 2009

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30 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT
Southern Africa - Floods situation as of March, 29th 2009
Zambia - Southern Africa - Floods situation as of March, 29th 2009 - Modis satellite imagery (March, 26-29 ...

26 Mar 2009 15:09:00 GMT
MAP: Zambia floods (as of 26th March 2009)

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affected regions of Senanga, Shang´omeo, Kalaeo & Lukulu, Zambia

25 Mar 2009 15:08:37 GMT
Flood waters over the affected regions of Senanga, Shang´omeo, Kalaeo & Lukulu, Zambia
Zambia - This map illustrates satellite-detected flood waters over the affected regions of Zambia as of 8 & 20 March 2009. Flooded areas have been sorted into 3 classes: Flood waters detected ...

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