The Republic of Zambia (pronounced /ˈzæmbiə/) is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west.
Zambia has been inhabited for thousands of years by hunter-gatherers and migrating tribes. After sporadic visits by European explorers starting in the 18th century, Zambia was gradually claimed and occupied by the British as protectorate of Northern Rhodesia towards the end of the nineteenth century. On 24 October 1964, the protectorate gained independence with the new name of Zambia, derived from the Zambezi river which flows through the country.
Livingstone is a historic colonial city and present capital of the Southern Province of Zambia, a tourism centre for Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) lying 10 km (6.2 mi) south on the Zambezi River, and a border town with road and rail connections to Zimbabwe on the other side of the Falls.
Livingstone's main places of interest are:
* Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) which is protected and served by the in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the city's south-western edge. See article on the park for details.
* Wildlife safaris (game drives) in the wildlife section of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
* Birdwatching in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
* Batoka Gorges below the Falls in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
* Zambezi River above the Falls including river cruises, sports fishing, kayaking.
* Victoria Falls Field Museum featuring geology and archaeology around the Falls.
* Flights over the Falls including helicopter and microlight flights.
* Livingstone Museum is devoted to archaeology, ethnography and history and contains a magnificent collection of memorabilia relating to David Livingstone. In front of the museum there is a statue to him, as well as to Czech ethnographer Emil Holub, erected in 2005.
* Maramba Cultural Centre featuring traditional dancing, singing, costumes.
* Mukuni Village with its annual Lwiindi Ceremony in July.
* Victoria Falls Bridge
* Railway Museum of the Mulobezi Railway
* North-Western Hotel — built 1909 by 'Mopane' Clarke (awaiting restoration).
* Saint Andrews Church — built 1910-11 in memory of David Livingstone and still in use.
* The High Court, Livingstone — built in 1910 (awaiting restoration).
* Old Government House, Livingstone — the main government office and governor's residence 1907-1935 when Livingstone was the capital of North-Western Rhodesia and Northern Rhodesia; (awaiting restoration).
* Craft markets such as Mukuni Victoria Falls Craft Village
