| Area: | 752,614 sq Km |
| Population: | 8.6 million |
| Growth rate: | 3.5% per annum |
| GDP Per Capita: | US $260 (1993) |
| Bureaus Exchange rate: | US $1 = ZK1100.00 |
| Main imports: | Crude oil, chemical, machinery |
| Main exports: | Copper, Cobalt |
| Principal Non traditional Exports: | Primary agricultural products, fresh fruits and vegetables,cut flowers, semi precious stones, textiles, building materials, animal products and by products and processed foods. |
| Main Trading Partners: | UK, South Africa, Malawi,Germany, Zimbabwe, Italy, Tanzania, Burundi, Zaire and Holland. |
| Intl Organisations Membership: | UN, OAU, COMESA, SADC, IMF,ADB, IBRD, IDA, IFC,EEC/ACP Lome Convention. |
| Measurements: | Metric System |
| Electricity: | 220 240v (3pin/square plugs) |
| Official Language: | English |
| Capital city: | Lusaka |
| Major cities and Towns: | Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone (tourist capital). |
| Time: | Two hours ahead of GMT |
| Travel Requirements: | Valid passport, Visas are required for visitors from non Commonwealth countries. |