This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN ZAMBIA
British High Commission Lusaka
5210 Independence Avenue
P.O. Box 50050
15101 Ridgeway
Lusaka 10101
Zambia
Telephone: +260 (0) 211423200
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-lusaka
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| Police | 999 |
BEFORE TRAVELLING
Before travelling please always check for up to date information. Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Safety and security
- Terrorism
- Local laws and customs
- Entry requirements
- Health
- Natural Disasters
- Money
COUNTRY FACTS
| Capital city | Lusaka |
| Language | Bembe 33%, Nyanja 15%, Tonga 11, Lozi 6%, English (official) 1.7%, Other, including Chewa Nsenga, Tumbuka, Lunda (North Western), Kaonde, Lala, Lamba, Luvale, Mambwe, Namwanga, Lenje, Bisa, 35% |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha |
| Phone Code | +260 |
| Internet Code | .zm |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 (2 hours ahead of UK) |
| Drives on | Left |
| Plug Types | Type G, Type D |
| Drinking Water | Not safe to drink |
| Religion | Protestant 75%, Roman Catholic 20%, other (includes Muslim Buddhist, Hindu, and Baha'i) 5% |
| Significant Dates | May 25 – Africa Freedom Day October 24 – Independence Day |
