Zambia gained independence from Great Britain on October 24, 1964 during the 1964 Summer Olympics. Kenneth Kaunda was elected president and served from 1964 to 1991. Zambia is one of the poorest countries in the world, but ranks 9th in the world for copper deposits. Most of the land is owned by government officials.
Zambia officially gained its independence on October 24, 1964 after being under the control of Great Britain and known as Northern Rhodesia since 1890. The country’s independence occurred during the 1964 Summer Olympics, so the country’s athletes came to Tokyo , Japan for the Games on 10 October 1964 as representatives of Northern Rhodesia and returned after the Games ended on 24 October as Zambian nationals. The Zambia Independence Act 1964 was passed that day, declaring Zambia a free and independent republic. Kenneth Kaunda was elected president and served from 1964 to 1991.
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More than 60% of Zambia’s population lives on less than 1 US dollar (USD) a day, making it one of the poorest countries in the world.
Zambia ranks 9th in the world for copper deposits, and copper accounts for 40% of its gross domestic product (GDP) and 95% of its exports.
Most of the land in Zambia is owned by government officials. Only 6% are owned by individuals who hold the titles.
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