More than an overview of the colorful sights & sounds, these easy-to-follow chapters paint a vivid picture of the psyche of a people who have been shaped by their geography & history, & who are notable for their warmth, outgoing nature, & zest for life. In this large, landlocked country named after the mighty Zambezi River, the ”real Africa” of old mixes comfortably with the new. Mineral-rich, with vast untapped agricultural, water, energy, & human potential, Zambia sits on the investor`s leader board for Africa. David Livingstone, the Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba--such magical names, together with the spectacular wealth of bird & wildlife make Zambia the upscale safari destination of choice. A nation made up of more than 70 ethnic groups, Zambia has moved through diverse tribal histories, European colonization, socialist philosophy & rhetoric, &, finally, a gung-ho charge into multiparty capitalism.