Author: Joshua

Geography

My country is Zambia and it has a variety of landforms. It has high plateaus with some hills and mountains. Its neighboring countries are Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Nambia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The highest point in Zambia is an unnamed location in the Mafinga hills. The lowest point in Zambia is the Zambezi river.

Population

Zambia's population is 9,770,199. Zambians by the age of 15 and older can read and write English. 85.6% of the males can read and write English and 71.3% of the women can too. The life expectancy is 37.29 years.

Climate

The rainy season is from October to April of every year. Its typical weather patterns is tropical, modified by the altitude.

Economy

Zambians use coins called Kwacha as their money. People provide for themselves by selling crops to other people. Zambia's goods and services are copper mining, processing, construction, beverages, chemicals, textiles and fertilizer.

 Government

Zambia's government is a Parliamentary government. 

Cultural Arts

There is a religious singer in Zambia named Tandoh Margeret Nana.

Food

Most Zambians plant and garden to get their food. They eat corn and other vegetables. 

Ifisashi

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from: Southern Africa     cooking method: boiling-simmering

Zambia's version of the Greens in Peanut Sauce found all over Central and Southern Africa, Ifisashi, is usually a vegetarian greens and peanuts dish. However, meat can be added if any is handy. Ifisashi is usually served with Nshima, a sort of cornmeal dumpling or mush.

• one to two cups raw peanuts, shelled and skins removed
• two tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• one onion, chopped
• two or three pounds of collard greens, pumpkin leaves, sweet potato leaves (or similar), or spinach; stems removed, washed, rinsed, and chopped
• salt (to taste)
• cooked cabbage (optional)
• leftover cooked beef, chicken, or fish (optional)

• Grind, chop, or pound peanuts into a fine powder. (Or you can start with natural, sugar-free peanut butter.)
• Bring a few cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the peanuts, tomatoes, and onion. Cook on high heat for several minutes, stirring often.
• Reduce heat to medium. Stir in greens. Add salt. Cover. Cook for 15 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. (Cooking time varies by type of greens used.) Add water if mixture becomes dry and starts to scorch.
• Continue cooking until greens and peanuts are reduced to a thick sauce. Adjust seasoning and add optional ingredients. Serve hot.

Religion

The major religion in Zambia is Christianity. Most Zambians go to church at least one time a week.  

Children's Rights

Since Zambia's independence the children's education has increased rapidly.

Holidays and Festivals

Zambia celebrates its independence day on October 24.

Language

In Zambia the main language is French.