Zambia

Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is a poor landlocked copper-mining nation located in Africa. He is a miner and wears a yellow hard hat and carries around a pickaxe to mine copper.

Zambia's economy is heavily dependent on mining, particularly copper mining, which is a major source of export revenue and employment. Agriculture also plays a significant role in the economy, with maize being the staple crop. The country has made efforts to diversify its economy by promoting tourism, especially to its national parks and natural attractions. This explains why Zambia really likes to mine copper but does not explain his hatred for gay people.

He is bordered by eight countries: Tanzania to the northeast, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe to the south, Botswana and Namibia to the southwest, Angola to the west, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north.

Zambia's geography is characterized by diverse landscapes that include high plateaus, valleys, and significant river systems. The country is home to the Zambezi River, which forms the natural border with Zimbabwe and includes the famous Victoria Falls, one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in the world.

History

Kaunda Era

On 24 October 1964, Zambia gains independence from British. Kenneth Kaunda becomes the first President.

In 1969, Zambia nationalized the copper industry, a major source of revenue for him. This decision aimed to increase state control over the his key economic resources and made Zambia addicted to mining copper.

A single-party state was established in February 1972 under the United National Independence Party (UNIP), led by Kaunda. Al other political parties were banned. This consolidation of power further entrenched Kaunda's leadership. The following year, Zambia hosted the All-Africa Games in Lusaka, showing off his capacity to host significant regional events.

However, the 1980s were marked by economic decline in Zambia, largely due to falling copper prices and mismanagement. These issues led to increased foreign debt and inflation, exacerbating his financial woes. Amidst these challenges, a notable event on 27 July 1968 was the birth of Samuel Matete, who would later gain international acclaim as an Olympic silver medalist and world champion in the 400 meters hurdles.

In October 1991, Zambia decided to hold multi-party elections. These elections saw Frederick Chiluba of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) defeat Kaunda, thereby ending 27 years of single-party rule.

Chiluba Era

Elected 1991, under president Frederick Chiluba Zambia implemented significant economic reforms, including the privatization of state-owned enterprises. These reforms aimed to transition the economy from state control to a more market-oriented system, attracting foreign investment and stimulating growth.

In 1993, Zambia experienced a profound national tragedy when the Zambia national football team, tragically, gone perished in a plane crash off the coast of Gabon. This event deeply impacted the nation, as football is a significant part of his culture and identity.

Chiluba was re-elected in a controversial election in 1996 that was marred by allegations of irregularities. In 2001, Chiluba attempted to amend the constitution to allow for a third term in office. This move faced widespread opposition from various sectors of society. Amidst allegations of electoral fraud, Levy Mwanawasa was elected president.

Mwanawasa, Banda, Sata, Lungu, Hichilema

Levy Mwanawasa began his term in 2002 with a strong focus on anti-corruption measures and economic reforms. In 2003, Zambia became one of the first countries to benefit from the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative, receiving significant debt relief. Mwanawasa was re-elected in 2006, and Zambia continued his campaign against corruption and efforts to stabilize the economy. However in 2008 Mwanawasa died in office after suffering a stroke, and VP Rupiah Banda assumed the presidency, winning a presidential by-election to complete Mwanawasa's term.

In 2010 Zambia's national football team, the Chipolopolo, reaches the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, signaling a resurgence in Zambian football. Banda's short term is concluded as in 2011, Michael Sata of the Patriotic Front (PF) defeats him in the presidential election.

During Sata's presidency, Zambia focused on his infrastructure development and also anti-corruption measures, again. In 2012, Zambia wins his first Africa Cup of Nations, making him very happy. In 2014, Sata dies in office after a long illness. VP Guy Scott becomes acting president, the first white head of state in Africa since Apartheid.

In 2015, Edgar Lungu of the PF won the presidential by-election to complete the term of Sata. The following year, Lungu was re-elected in a closely contested election. In 2017, Zambian musician and activist Pilato released "Koswe Mumpoto", a song critical of government corruption, which sparked significant political and cultural discourse.

By 2020, Zambia faced severe economic challenges, including high debt levels and currency devaluation, leading him defaulting on his sovereign debt. In 2021, Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) won the presidential election, defeating the incumbent Lungu. Under Hichilema, Zambia continued trying to do economic recovery and tackle corruption.

Zambia continued his efforts to stabilize the economy, engage with international creditors, and improve governance. In 2022, Zambia began to see significant investment in renewable energy projects, positioning him as a leader in sustainable development in Africa. By 2023, Victoria Falls, one of Zambia's major tourist attractions, experienced record visitor numbers, boosting the tourism sector.

Relationships

Friends

• Botswana - Neighbor who shares a 150-meter border with me.
• Namibia - Neighbor who I supported becoming independent.
• PR China - Asian friend who gibs investment. Sometimes I feel like you just want me to be your puppet from debt traps.

Enemies

• Kosovo - KOSOVO IS SERBIA!

How to draw

Flag of Zambia

Zambia has a drawing rating of intermediate.

1. Draw a ball.
2. Fill it with green.
3. Draw a rectangle in the right-down part of the ball.
4. Divide it into three vertical stripes.
5. Color them of red, black and orange
6. Draw an eagle over the rectangle of orange
7. Draw the eyes in white
8. You are done

Color Name		HEX
	India Green	#198A00
	Maximum Red	#DE2010
	Black	#000000
	Orange	#EF7D00