Zambia

 

Travel information for Zambia

Country facts

Official name

Republic of Zambia

Capital city

Lusaka

Population

11,477,447

Time Zone

GMT +2

Phone Code

+260

Electrical

230 voltage, 50 frequency, D & G plug

Language

English (official), major vernaculars – Bemba, Kaonda, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja, Tonga and about 70 other indigenous languages

Religion

Christian 50%-70%, Muslim and Hindu 24%-49%, indigenous beliefs 1%

Weather

Tropical climate; modified by altitude. The rainy season is normally between the months of October to April.

Geography

Located in southern Africa, Zambia is bordering Angola (1,110km), Democratic Republic of the Congo (1930km), Malawi (837km), Mozambique (419km), Namibia (233km), Tanzania (338km), Zimbabwe (797km).
Total 752,614 square km
Land 740, 724 square km
Water 11,890 square km
(Slightly larger than Texas)
Coastline - 0km (landlocked)

(Slightly larger than Texas)

Visa information

The following information on entry requirements has been confirmed with the Zambian authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveler’s responsibility to check with the Embassy for the Republic of Zambia and its consulates for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Zambia. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. Canadians must also be in possession of a visa.

Health information

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

Evidence of a yellow fever vaccination is recommended.

Safety information

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