Zambia

Languages:

Zambia, a landlocked country in southern Africa, has English as its official language, which is used in administration, education, and media. The country is linguistically diverse, with more than 70 indigenous languages spoken by various ethnic communities. Some of the most widely spoken native languages include Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, and Lunda.

Religion:

Religion in Zambia is predominantly Christian, with approximately 95.5% of the population adhering to Christianity. Among Christians, various denominations coexist, including Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Pentecostals, and other Evangelical groups. The constitution guarantees freedom of religion and declares Zambia as a Christian nation while also protecting the rights of those who adhere to other religions. Other significant religious communities include Muslims (1.2%), Hindus (0.5%), and practitioners of traditional African religions and indigenous faiths (2.5%).

Ethnic Groups:

Bemba 21%, Tonga 13.6%, Chewa 7.4%, Lozi 5.7%, Nsenga 5.3%, Tumbuka 4.4%, Ngoni 4%, Lala 3.1%, Kaonde 2.9%, Namwanga 2.8%, Lunda (north Western) 2.6%, Mambwe 2.5%, Luvale 2.2%, Lamba 2.1%, Ushi 1.9%, Lenje 1.6%, Bisa 1.6%, Mbunda 1.2%, other 13.8%, unspecified 0.4% (2010 est.)