Lusaka

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Lusaka —  City  — lusaka CBD at night lusaka CBD at night Lusaka Location of Lusaka in Zambia Coordinates: 15°25′S 28°17′E / 15.417°S 28.283°E / -15.417; 28.283Coordinates: 15°25′S 28°17′E / 15.417°S 28.283°E / -15.417; 28.283 Country Zambia Province Lusaka Province District Lusaka District Established 1905 City status August 25, 1960 Government  • Mayor of Lusaka Daniel Chisenga Area  • Total 360 km2 (140 sq mi) Elevation 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Population (Oct 2009)  • Total 3,100, 000 Time zone SAST (UTC+2) Area code(s) (1) Website http://www.lcc.gov.zm File:Manda hill.jpeg manda hill shopping mall File:Levy mall.jpeg levy business park

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. One of the fastest-developing cities in Southern Africa, Lusaka is located in the southern part of the central plateau at an elevation of about 1,300 metres (4,265 feet). As of 2010, the city's population is about 1.7 million. Lusaka is the centre of both commerce and government in Zambia and connects to the country's four main highways heading north, south, east and west. English is the official language of the city, but Nyanja, and Bemba are also common.