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Zambia is a country in Central Africa. Almost the size of Texas or France, Zambia is a non-coastal country, enclosed by Tanzania to the northeast, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, a narrow strip of Namibia known as the Caprivi Strip to the southwest, Angola to the west, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the northwest. The capital city is Lusaka, situated in the southeast of the country. The population is rigorous mainly around the capital and the Copperbelt to the northwest. Talk: The authorized language of Zambia is English, which is used to conduct official business and is the medium of instruction in schools. The process of urbanization has had a vivid effect on some of the native languages, including the integration of words from other native languages and English. Most will thus speak Nyanja in Lusaka to all and sundry, English in official communications and the chosen (husbands/wives) language at home if (as is now common) there is an intertribal family.

Weather: The climate of Zambia is hot modified by elevation. There are two main seasons, the rainy season (November to April) corresponding to summer, and the dry season (May/June to October/November), equivalent to winter. Nevertheless, average monthly temperatures remain above 20°C over most of the country for eight or more months of the year. Culture: The culture of Zambia is mainly native Bantu culture mixed with European influences. Customary culture is very evident through colorful yearly Zambian traditional ceremonies. Popular traditional arts are mainly in pottery, basketry (such as Tonga baskets), stools, fabrics , mats, wooden carvings, ivory carvings, wire craft and copper crafts. Most Zambian traditional music is based on drums (and other drumming instruments) with a lot of singing and dancing.

Eat: The Zambian staple diet is based on maize. It is usually eaten as a thick porridge, called Nshima, made from maize flour usually known as mealie meal. This may be eaten with a mixture of vegetables, beans, meat, fish or sour milk depending on geographical location/origin. Nshima is also prepared from cassava a staple food in some parts of the country. Sports: The most popular sport in Zambia is football. The Zambia national football team has had its victorious moments in football history.

Learn: The Zambia University is the certified university. However, it is not affordable for most Zambians. There are also Technical Schools throughout Zambia, and Teacher's Training Colleges are found in each Provincial Capital, providing two year's coursework for about $300. Work: Joblessness in Zambia is rampant. The government has never passed any minimum wage legislation. Nevertheless, Zambians accept low-paying jobs, because there are few other options. Respect: Zambians follow a strict patriarchal society — men are afforded more respect than women, and older men are respected more than younger men. You might find, however, that a white person is afforded the most respect of all. Zambians are a inquisitive people. To a Western mindset, this might be interpreted as unnecessarily staring at you or talking about you in front of you. Zambians love to shake hands, and you should obligate them.