Moving To Zambia
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Customs Regulations for Zambia
NOTE – Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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How International Sea & Air Shipping can help for moving to Zambia
At International Sea & Air Shipping, we offer a wide array of services to help you have a smooth relocation experience during your move to Zambia. Our moving experts will offer you the best international shipping services for your household goods and even shipping your vehicle. We can even help you when it’s time to plan the following:
- When will you be moving to Zambia?
- Do you have a preference for air shipping or sea shipping?
- How long do you intend to stay in Zambia?
Moving to Zambia from the U.S.
Are you planning a move to Zambia? International Sea & Air Shipping provides you with the best international moving services and international shipping services to fit your budget and your needs.
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How Much Does it Cost to Move to Zambia?
When you are moving internationally from the US, either to Zambia or any other country, the cost of your move will depend on the distance to the destination and the cubic footage of your cargo. Your moving cost will vary with the amount of items being shipped internationally and how far they’re traveling.
To get an accurate estimate of the cost to move to Zambia from the US, make an appointment with one of our moving experts today! The home survey will help our experts provide you with the best estimate of your cargo size and offer proper estimates for your valuable belongings.
About Zambia
The Republic of Zambia is located in southern Africa. Its name was derived from the river name Zambezi, which means God’s River. Zambia is home to the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, and the two major river basins draining Zambia are the Zambezi and the Congo basins.
The neighboring countries of Zambia are the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Angola. In terms of area, Zambia ranks as the 39th largest country in the world.
Though officially a Christian nation, Zambia consists of a wide variety of religious traditions. Zambia culture has European influences along with a mixture of Bantu culture. The traditional Zambian ceremonies clearly make the Zambia culture visible.
Zambia was named as one of the world’s fastest economically-reforming countries by the World Bank in 2010. The natural resources of Zambia include copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, emeralds, gold, silver and hydropower. The trade partners of Zambia are China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Motto : One Zambia, One country
Capital : Lusaka
National Anthem : “Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free”
Geography
Location : Southern Africa, east of Angola
Area : Total : 752,618 sq km
Land : 743,398 sq km
Water : 9,220 sq km
Climate : Tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April)
People
Nationality : Zambian(s)
Population : 13,881,336 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : LUSAKA (capital) 1.413 million (2009)
Languages : Bemba 30.1% (official), Nyanja 10.7% (official), Tonga 10.6% (official), Lozi 5.7% (official), Chewa 4.9%, Nsenga 3.4%, Tumbuka 2.5%, Lunda 2.2% (official), Kaonde 2% (official), Lala 2%, Luvale 1.7% (official), English 1.7% (official), Other 22.5% (2000 Census)
Economy
GDP : $20.03 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Zambian kwacha (ZMK) per US dollar – 4,823.6 (2010), 5,046.1 (2009), 3,512.9 (2008), 3,990.2 (2007), 3,601.5 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 94 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 91,440 km
Waterways : 2,250 km
Ports & Terminals : Mpulungu