Country Profile Area: 752,614 sq km. Capital: Lusaka Population: 11,862,740 (CIA 2009 estimates) Language: English (official), Bemba, Kaonda, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale and many other languages Date of independence: 24 October 1964 Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMK) Religion: Christian (majority), Muslim Hindu and indigenous beliefs National Day: Independence Day; 24 October |