LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau of the country, at an elevation of 1300m (4256ft). It is a sprawling metropolis of high-walled suburbs, bustling shanty towns, and multistory buildings. With a population of over 1 million, Lusaka is the fastest growing city in Africa. Lusaka is a center of commerce and government with four main highways that radiate north, south, east, and west.
Website
http://www.lcc.gov.zm/
Sister City Since
May 7, 1968
Distance From L.A.
10, 017 miles
Population
City: 1.2 million; Country: 9,582,418
Climate
Temperate and mild with wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Local Time
GMT +2; LA Time +10
Currency
Kwacha
Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau of the country, at an elevation of 1300m (4256ft). It is a sprawling metropolis of high-walled suburbs, bustling shanty towns, and multistory buildings. With a population of over 1 million, Lusaka is the fastest growing city in Africa. Lusaka is a center of commerce and government with four main highways that radiate north, south, east, and west.
Website
http://www.lcc.gov.zm/
Sister City Since
May 7, 1968
Distance From L.A.
10, 017 miles
Population
City: 1.2 million; Country: 9,582,418
Climate
Temperate and mild with wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Local Time
GMT +2; LA Time +10
Currency
Kwacha