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    Posted 08 Nov 2024

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    Zambia (Capital: Lusaka)

    Recently, India-Zambia hold 6th Session of Joint Permanent Commission, highlighting commemoration of 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between two countries.

    A map showing Zambia in the African Continent

    Political Features

    • It is landlocked country in Southern Africa.
    • Bordering Countries: Angola (West); Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe (South); Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania (East); Democratic Republic of Congo (North).

    Geographical Features

    • Major Rivers: Zambezi River (forms its border with Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe) which drains into the Indian Ocean; and Kafue river.
    • Lake Tanganyika shared with Burundi, DR Congo, and Tanzania. 
    • Major Fall: Victoria Falls on Zambezi River.
    • Tags :
    • Zambia
    • India-Zambia
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