Flag of Zambia
What the flag means
- Green — nature and forests
- An eagle of freedom rising; red = the freedom struggle, black = the people, orange = copper and mineral wealth
Design set by: The National Flag and Armorial Ensigns Act (Chapter 6 of the Laws of Zambia), Schedule Part I · Adopted 1964
Highlights
- 💦 The mighty Victoria Falls
- 🦁 South Luangwa safaris
- 🛶 The gentle Zambezi River
- 🥁 Lively drums and dancing
- 🌿 Vast wilds and wildlife
Quick facts
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Population
- 21,913,874 people (2025)
- Area
- 752,612 km²
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Languages
- Bemba, Nyanja
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
- Organizations
- United Nations, African Union
Neighboring countries
Land neighbors, approximated from simplified map outlines.
Data Sources
- What the flag means: The National Flag and Armorial Ensigns Act (Chapter 6 of the Laws of Zambia), Schedule Part I
- Population: Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL), latest available value
- Area: World countries in JSON, CSV, XML and YAML
- Organizations: Membership of Principal UN Organs
- Organizations: Member States