Joanna James
Zambia is a gorgeous landlocked mass of land that's symbolic of the wild and rustic nature of Africa. Home to half of Victoria Falls, this nation offers travellers a range of experiences that are hard to match. Here are a few cool facts about Zambia that you will find fascinating.
This is one of Africa's landlocked nations and Zambia shares its borders with seven nations; Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia and the Republic of Congo.
The Victoria Falls is 108 metres high and is twice the height of Canada's Niagara Falls. It is also one of the most beautiful sights and is a testament to the might of mother nature. Choosing to stay at one of the popular Victoria Falls hotels in Zambia will help you to encounter the falls on a more personal level. Some like Avani Victoria Falls Resort offer you a stay that's a combination of luxury and the rustic beauty of Africa that engulfs you the moment you step outside of your room. Did you know the local name for the falls is Mosi oa tunya? This translates to Smoke that thunders, which is quite the appropriate name for the magnificent cascades.
The big five of Africa's wildlife live in Zambia; thus, making the nation one of the best places for safaris and experiences of a lifetime. The South Luangwa National Park is a protected sanctuary where you can experience diverse wildlife such as lions, elephants, rhinos and other impressive critters of the African Savanah.
One of the largest industries in Zambia is copper mining. The nation boasts that it produces around 1.5 tonnes of metal annually. You can ask your Zambia hotel about touring one of the many mines in the country if you are interested in learning more about the mining and production of copper.
If you love adrenaline-pumping activities, then Zambia will certainly feed your appetite. Enjoy canoe rides through gorgeous terrain and watch out for sights of wildlife along the banks, or set off on a nail-biting white water rafting trip along the rapids of the Zambezi. You can book a helicopter tour for aerial views of wildlife and Victoria Falls. Swinging around the huge gorges is a popular sport called gorge swinging.
The currency in Zambia is called the kwacha; the name translates to mean dawn. However, you can easily access US dollars through the ATMs there, especially when you need to make large payments.
Make sure to swing by Lake Kariba to be awed by what is the world's largest manmade lake. The lake sustains the nation as a hydroelectricity generator and also by providing commercial fishing opportunities to not only Zambia but also Zimbabwe.
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