Zambia

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About Zambia

Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It is famous for the pristine Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River.

Like any other African country, the economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and mining. While the country has many national parks and Victoria falls to boast, its mining is primarily copper, nickel, tin, and uranium. Zambia grows Corn, Tobacco, wheat, and chili peppers.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionSouthern Africa
Capital CityLusaka
Government TypePresidential Republic
Official LanguagesEnglish
CurrencyZambian kwacha, ZMW
Phone Code +260
Important CitiesKitwe, Chipata, Ndola, Kabwe, Chingola, Livingstone, Luanshya, Mufulira
National DayIndependence Day (25th Oct)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 29.536 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking85
Primary Industriescopper mining and processing, construction, foodstuffs, beverages, chemicals, textiles, fertilizer, horticulture
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsDemocratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique,
Member ofAfrican Union(AU), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa(COMESA), Commonwealth of Nations(CommonWealth), Organisation of African Unity(OAU), Southern Africa Development Community(SADC), United Nations(UN), World Trade Organization(WTO)
Major ExportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Chemical Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Gems & Jewellery, Cereals & Pulses, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products, Electrical Products, Plastics and Products, Spices, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Edible Oils & Seeds
Major ImportsMachinery & Appliances, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Plastics and Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Chemical Products, Electrical Products, Rubber and Products, Edible Oils & Seeds, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Silk & Textiles, Retail & Fmcg Products, Cosmetics and Accessories, Household Items & Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar
Total Exports ValueUSD 11.690 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 9.048 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 2.642 Billion (Excess)
Foreign Relations with India
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Trade Agreements with IndiaBilateral Trade
Major Exports to IndiaLive Animals and Animal Products, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products, Plants and Flowers, Vegetables and Related Products, Fruits and Nuts, Spices, Cereals & Pulses, Edible Oils & Seeds, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar
Major Imports from IndiaLive Animals and Animal Products, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products, Plants and Flowers, Vegetables and Related Products, Fruits and Nuts, Spices, Cereals & Pulses, Edible Oils & Seeds, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar
India's Imports ValueUSD 184.93 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 280.68 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 95.75 Million (Deficit)
Indian Embassy Details for ZambiaEmbassy of India
H.E. Mr. Ashok Kumar
Honourable High Commissioner
No.1 Pandit Nehru Road, Longacres, P.O. Box. 32111, Lusaka, Zambia
hc.lusaka@mea.gov.in
260-11-2530066/253152/59/60
https://www.hcizambia.gov.in/


Embassy Details of Zambia in IndiaZambia
High Commission of the Republic of Zambia
H.E. Mr. Percy P. Chanda
High Commissioner
7, Poorvi MargVasant Vihar110057New Delhi
zambiand@gmail.com
011-2615 0270 (O)


Zambia
Honorary Consulate of Zambia in Chennai
H.E. Mr. Sukumar Natarajan
Honorary Consul
No. 29, Devadi Street, Malyapore, Chennai - 600004
hczambiatn@gmai.com
044-24610939 (O)


Zambia
Honorary Consulate of Zambia in Kolkata
H.E. Mr. Arjun De
Honorary Consul General
6-D, Neelamber, 28-B, Shakespeare Sarani, 6th Floor, Kolkata-700017
integrat@deta1.in
+91-33-22835913 (O)