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LET'S Travel to Zambia

Geography: Southern Africa, east of Angola

Climate: tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April)

Terrain: mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains



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Zambia Travel Pack 

Zambia Travel Pack (Globetrotter Travel Pack. Zambia)

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NEW - Globetrotter; Third edition (May 13, 2008)

Capital of Zambia - Lusaka 

Languages: English, Bemba, Kaonda, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja, Tonga, 70 Other Indigenous Languages

Lusaka: The capital Lusaka has all the modern trappings and nightlife to keep people busy. Some of the sights include the Henry Tayali Visual Arts Gallery, the Zintu Community Museum and the Kamwala Market, all fairly close to the city's center. A day trip to the south will lead you 60 miles to Chirundu Fossil Forest, where petrified trees from the stone age pepper the landscape, and another 25 miles to Siavonga, a small relaxing town on Lake Kariba with views of the Kariba Dam.

Zambia's Culture and Customs 

Culture and Customs of Zambia (Culture and Customs of Africa)

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21st Century Complete Guide to Zambia:  

21st Century Complete Guide to Zambia: Encyclopedic Coverage, Country Profile, History, DOD, State Dept., White House, CIA Factbook (Two CD-ROM Set)

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Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Zambia, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country.

Food: The main staple is nshima 

Food: Zambian cooking is based on what is available, with fish added to the rural diet near rivers and lakes. The main staple is nshima, a thick porridge made from sorghum or maize and rolled into a ball to be dipped into meat or vegetable sauces.




Links 

International Network for Higher Education in Africa - Zambia
Provides a brief overview of the history, current enrollment, governance, administration, research and publications of the country's higher education institutions.
University of Zambia
Official site provides news and information about the university and its schools, research programs, staff, library, services and resources.

Great Books about Zambia 

Zambia, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide

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Globetrotter Zambia and Victoria Falls (Globetrotter Travel Packs Series)

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Zambia Map (Travel Reference Map)

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Basic Facts on Zambia

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Lonely Planet Zambia

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Flowers in Bloom with the Victoria Falls Behind, Unesco World Heritage Site, Zambia, Africa

Flowers in Bloom with the Victoria Falls Behind, Unesco World Heritage Site, Zambia, Africa Photographic Print

Webster, D H

24 in. x 18 in.

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