Geography of Zambia
Location
Southern Africa, east of Angola.
Geographic Coordinates
15 00 S, 30 00 E
Geographical Area
Land
740,724 Sq Km.
Water
11,890 Sq Km.
Land Boundary
5,664 Km.
Border Countries
Angola
1,110 Km.
Congo (DRC)
1,930 Km.
Malawi
837 Km.
Mozambique
419 Km.
Namibia
233 Km.
Tanzania
338 Km.
Zimbabwe
797 Km.
Length of Coastline
Unknown
Terrain
Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains.
Elevation Extremes
Lowest Point
Zambezi river 329 m
Highest Point
Mafinga Hills 2,301 m
Natural Resources
Copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, silver, uranium, hydropower.
Land Use
Arable Land
7%
Permanent Crops
0%
Other
93%
Irrigated Land
1,560 Sq Km.
Natural Hazards
Periodic drought, tropical storms (November to April).
Environmental Issues
Air pollution and resulting acid rain in the mineral extraction and refining region; chemical runoff into watersheds; poaching seriously threatens rhinoceros, elephant, antelope, and large cat populations; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; lack of adequate water treatment presents human health risks.
