After the federation of Northern and Southern Rhodesia took place in 1953, Lusaka was a hub of the civil disobedience movement (1960) that led to the creation of the independent state of Zambia, of which Lusaka became the capital. Lusaka's newer government section contrasts with the old township along the railway line.
May 31, 2024
Lusaka
Capital of Zambia
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Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. In the center, sprawling Lusaka City Market sells clothing, produce and other goods. The National Museum exhibits archaeological finds and contemporary art. Nearby, the Freedom Statue commemorates Zambia's struggle...
Area: 139 mi²
Area code: 0211
City status: 25 August 1960
Demonym: Lusakan
District: Lusaka District
Elevation: 1,279 m (4,190 ft)
Established: 1905
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Posted: May 31, 2021
Posted: May 31, 2021