Zambia, the capital of which — Lusaka, is a state on the East African plateau. This country attracts tourists with its pristine nature: some twenty national parks, Victoria falls, Maramba — a kind of ethnographic Museum, operating under the open sky, etc.
The Capital of Zambia was built in the beginning of the last century on the site of a very small village. It was agreed that the main city will become a cultural and industrial center of the state, whose economy has experienced in the time period of recovery. Lusaka, the layout of which implied the existence of comfortable quarters in the European style, was so named in honor of one of the most popular tribal leaders.
In 1931, Lusaka was a centre of Northern Rhodesia — British protectorate, and only in 1964, when Zambia became an independent Republic, it became the capital of the new state.
Over the years, the Zambian capital, became the major political center of the country, where there are very important events, such as presidential elections, national holidays, sporting events, etc. Today Lusaka is in active construction, and therefore life in the city is literally boiling.
Here are a variety of faiths and nationalities, including African descendants of the ancient tribes. The monetary unit of Zambia – equivalent to the pound sterling Kwacha. The Zambian official language is English, although the population speaks the ancient local dialects.
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The Capital of Zambia has a free plan. Some of the most fashionable areas of the city located on the southeastern plateau. Its Central street is independence Avenue, which is residence of the President with governmental agencies.
After independence, the Zambian capital, was enriched with new, built in the European style monumental buildings of the National Assembly and State University, the theatre, the House conferences. The plinth around the perimeter of the building of the National Assembly of Zambia faced large sheets of copper, personifying the character of the base wealth of this small African state.
The Majority of all residential houses in the main city of the country - one story. Once in the former European quarters mansions built mainly on the extensive green areas, whereas African neighborhoods striking houses are much more modest, in the vast majority of model buildings.
Among the interesting historical and cultural institutions in Lusaka include the Museum of D. Livingstone - missionary and Explorer from England, Explorer of Africa, discoverer of Victoria falls. However, the capital of Zambia tourist destination famous for its other attractions - the bustling outdoor market of Kampala spread out over several quarters and very reminiscent of the bustling Oriental bazaars. The town also has a Museum of anthropology, Botanical garden and the village-Museum of local African life.
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