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Lu·sa·ka

(lo͞o-sä′kə)

The capital and largest city of Zambia, in the south-central part of the country. It was founded by Europeans in 1905.

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Lusaka

(luːˈzɑːkə; -ˈsɑːkə)

(Placename) the capital of Zambia, in the southeast at an altitude of 1280 m (4200 ft): became capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1932 and of Zambia in 1964; University of Zambia (1966). Pop: 1 450 000 (2005 est)

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Lu•sa•ka

(luˈsɑ kə)

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the capital of Zambia, in the S central part. 982,362.

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Lusaka - the capital and largest city of Zambia

capital of Zambia

Northern Rhodesia, Republic of Zambia, Zambia - a republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained independence within the commonwealth in 1964

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Summary: Lusaka [Zambia], Apr 12 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and his Zambian counterpart Edgar Chagwa Lungu on Thursday laid the foundation stone for 93-km long Lusaka Traffic Decongestion Project.

Kovind, Zambian President lay foundation stone for Lusaka road project

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