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Volunteers in Zambia
Zambia, a landlocked country at the heart of South Africa, offers rich wildlife and landscapes, a fascinating culture, and friendly people, who will make you want to stay forever. As rich as Zambia is in terms of culture and wildlife, most Zambians live in poverty. All the more reason to pitch in and help this intriguing country!
Zambia
Information for volunteers in Zambia
- Capital city: Lusaka
- Currency: Kwacha (100 = 0.02 €)
- Climate: January 22 °C, July 16 °C (average temperature, Lusaka)
- Visa: Tourist visa required, subject to a fee. Passport required.
- Food: Stewed cabbage, fish meals (bream, Nile perch, salmon), pumpkin leaves with peanuts
- Sightseeing: Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park, Zambezi River, Livingstone, Lusaka, Kafue National Park, Tanganyika Lake
- Population: 11.7 million
- Area: 752,614 km²
- Language: English
- Government form: Republic
You can find further information for volunteers in Zambia at www.lonelyplanet.com
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