Lusaka
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Introduction
Lusaka is the capital and largest city in Zambia. It has a population of about 1,2 million and the city is located in the south central part of the country, on a plateau at an elevation of roughly 1300 meters above sea level. It is the commercial and administrative centre of the country and functions as a major transport hub for other places in the country. Lusaka is not one of the prettiest, but it does have some some sights interesting enough for travellers, including a lively and colourful market scene.
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Events and Festivals
Weather
Because of its elevation, Lusaka is less hot than the lower areas of Zambia. In general though it is warm and still relatively humid. Rainy season is from November to March, with a peak in February with over 250 mm of rain. The warmest month is October with average day temperatures of 28 degrees Celcius, but some temperatures close to 40 degrees are possible. In July, nights can be chilly or even cold, but it rarely really freezes.
Getting There
By Plane
Lusaka International Airport (LUN) is located near the capital and Zambian Airways flies from here to and from Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg and Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo). Other airlines are mainly flying to neighbouring countries, but British Airways flies to and from London.
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