Southern Province, Administrative province in southern Zambia
Description
Southern Province stretches along the Zambezi River and includes the Southern Plateau, Lake Kariba, and sections of Kafue National Park across more than 68,000 square kilometers. The terrain features river valleys, expansive water bodies, and savanna landscapes that define the region's character.
History
After Zambia's independence in 1964, the province underwent administrative reorganization. The capital relocated from Livingstone to Choma in 2011, reflecting a shift of the regional center northward.
Culture
The Batonga people form the largest ethnic group here, maintaining their traditions through festivals like Lwiindi Gonde and Musumu Muyumu. Visitors can observe these cultural expressions in communities throughout the region.
Practical
The main transportation routes consist of a railway line and the Lusaka-Livingstone road, linking major towns including Kalomo, Choma, Pemba, Monze, and Mazabuka. Travel is easier outside the rainy season when road conditions are more stable.
Did you know?
The Maamba coal mine in the Zambezi valley is Zambia's only substantial coal source and operates with a dedicated railway branch. This industrial site marks a rare form of mining infrastructure in the region.
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Victoria Falls
199.7 km
Kariba Dam
188 km
Lake Kariba
120.3 km
Kazungula Bridge
234.1 km
Victoria Falls Bridge
200.1 km
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
196.3 km
Kafue National Park
194.5 km
National Heroes Stadium
185.5 kmIngombe Ilede
185.1 km
Victoria Falls National Park
203.2 km
Zambezi National Park
215.2 km
Kasikili
246.8 kmKafue Flats
96.7 km
Chirundu Bridge
204.5 kmMatusadona National Park
172.9 km
Independence Stadium
185.1 km
Impalila
236.9 kmMumbwa Caves
168.2 kmBlue Lagoon National Park
96.5 km
Lochinvar National Park
96.5 kmLusaka National Park
185.2 kmKafue Railway Bridge
148.1 km
Chilenje House 394
184.8 km
Boab Prison Tree
244.5 km
Munda Wanga Environmental Park
171.6 km
The Livingstone Museum
193.2 km
Railway Museum
195 km
Child Jesus Cathedral, Lusaka
185.6 km
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