Country Profile

 

The Republic of Zambia is located in South Central Africa covering an area of 752,610 km². To the north it is bordered by the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Republic of Tanzania, to the west by Angola, to the south west by Namibia, to the east by Malawi and Mozambique, and to the south by Zimbabwe and Botswana. Zambia sits on a gently undulating plateau, which is between 900 and 1,500 metres above sea level. This plateau is a mix of woodland and savannah regions interspersed with lakes, rivers, hills, swamps and lush plains.

  • Head of State:   H.E. Hakainde Hichilema
  • Capital City:   Lusaka
  • Independence Day:  1964-10-24
  • Area/Size of country (km²):  752,610
  • Time Zone:  CAT (UTC+2)
  • Languages:   English, Bemba, Nyanja,Tonga, Lozi
  • Currency:  Zambian Kwacha (ZMK)
  • GDP:   USD 26.720 Billion
  • Government Website link:  
  • Natural Resources:  Water, Minerals, Wildlife, Vegetation

Ministry Responsible for COMESA Affairs 

  • Honourable Chipoka Mulenga,
  • MP Minister of Commerce, Trade & Industry
  • P. O. Box 31968 LUSAKA – Zambia
  • Tel: 226727 / 228301
  • Fax: 226673 Email:

National COMESA Focal Point

  • Mr John Mulongoti Chief Economist Minister of Commerce, Trade & Industry
  • P. O. Box 31968 LUSAKA – Zambia
  • Tel: 226727 / 228301
  • Fax: 226673 Email:

Permanent Secretary in Lusaka

  • Mr. Mushuma Mulenga Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry 9th Floor Government ComplexLusaka, Zambia +260 211 223617 |+260211228301/9
  • Email:info@mcti.gov.zm
  • Website: www.mcti.gov.zm