Zambia
Formally the British colony of Northern Rhodesia, the country was developed purely for its vast copper resources. It was grouped with Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and Nyasaland (Malawi) as part of a federation in 1953. Independence from Britain was achieved in 1964 as part of the program to dilute the power of white racists in Southern Rhodesia.
A Brief History of Zambia
A brief introduction to the history of Zambia from the time of early humans to the present day.
A brief introduction to the history of Zambia from the time of early humans to the present day.
Background Notes: Zambia
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Zambia. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Zambia. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
Zambia History from Lonely Planet
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Zambia’s history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa’s regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Zambia’s history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa’s regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
Zambia - a Country Profile from the BBC
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Zambia. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Zambia’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Zambia. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Zambia’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
Timeline for Zambia from the BBC
A chronology of important events in the history of Zambia given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
A chronology of important events in the history of Zambia given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
CIA World Fact Book: Zambia
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
Zambia's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers
Updated weekly, this list of Zambia's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Updated weekly, this list of Zambia's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Zambia: Amnesty annual report, 2003
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Zambia.
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Zambia.
News and Current Affairs in Zambia from AlertNet
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Zambia.
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Zambia.