Lusaka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lusaka
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    From top: Lusaka city at Night, Downtown Lusaka, Lusaka National Museum, Inauguration of Edgar Lungu
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 Lusaka
Location in Zambia
Lusaka
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| Province | Lusaka Province |
| District | Lusaka District |
| Country | Zambia |
| Established | 1905 |
| City status | 25 August 1960 |
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| • City | 418 km2 (161 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,279 m (4,190 ft) |
| Population
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| • City | 1,747,152 |
| • Metro | 2,238,569 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| Area code(s) | 0211 |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | http://www.lcc.gov.zm |
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. It is also the largest city in that country. It is in south central Zambia on a plateau at 1300 m (4265 ft) in altitude. Lusaka has 1,084,703 people living in it.
Images for kids
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Government House, built for the Governor of Northern Rhodesia
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View of Cairo Road and north-west Lusaka from the Zanaco building
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Suburban residential area
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University of Zambia campus
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Lusaka Catholic church
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Lusaka National Museum
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Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, main terminal
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Lusaka Intercity Bus Station
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Pedestrian getting on minibus at the local bus stop in Lusaka
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National Heroes Stadium
See also
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