ALL meanings of zambia
Zam·bi·a
Z z - noun zambia a republic in S Africa: formerly a British protectorate and part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland; gained independence 1964; a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 288,130 sq. mi. (746,256 sq. km). Capital: Lusaka. 1
- noun zambia country in southern Africa 1
- noun zambia a republic in southern Africa: an early site of human settlement; controlled by the British South Africa Company by 1900 and unified as Northern Rhodesia in 1911; made a British protectorate in 1924; part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953–63), gaining independence as a member of the Commonwealth in 1964; important mineral exports, esp copper. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority, animist minority. Currency: kwacha. Capital: Lusaka. Pop: 14 222 233 (2013 est). Area: 752 617 sq km (290 587 sq miles) 0
- noun zambia country in S Africa: formerly the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia, it became independent & a member of the Commonwealth in 1964: 290,586 sq mi (752,615 sq km); pop. 7,818,000; cap. Lusaka 0