Tourist Guide Lusaka
Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, is located on a limestone plateau 4,198
feet (1,280 meters) above sea level.
It lies at the junction of the Great North Road, which runs to Tanzania, and
the Great East Road, which goes to Malawi.
The capital covers an area of over 70 km2 and is one of the fastest-growing
cities in central Africa.
Lusaka enjoys a wonderful climate with warm, sunny summers and mild winters
with loads of sunshine.
Lusaka was founded by Europeans in 1905 and it the name of the headman of a
nearby African village. Its main growth occurred after 1935, when it replaced
Livingstone as the capital of the British colony of Northern Rhodesia.
Today Lusaka is a very busy metropolis with a population of about 2 millions
inhabitants and an incredible mix between old and new.
The fast-growing industrial development has brought together people of many
nationalities, making it a bustling centre for economic, political and cultural
activities.
Max: 77° F
Min: 64° F
