Zambia

Geography Of Zambia Economy of Zambia Culture of Zambia Bibliography __The History Of Zambia__

__Time Line__  1911 : Zambia became a British protectorate 1964 : Zambia became an independent country  1964 : 1st president, Kenneth David Kaunda, is elected 1990 : 2nd president, FTJ Chiluba, is elected  2002 : 3rd president, Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, is elected 2011 : 4th president, Michael Sata, is elected  __Historical Summary__ In 1911 Britain claims Zambia as a British protectorate and takes control of it, naming it Northern Rhodesia. In 1964 Zambia claims independence, and in the same year, they elect Kenneth David Kaunda as their president. The next president is FTJ Chiluba who was elected in 1990. The next president is Levy Patrick Mwanawasa who is elected in 2002. The most recent event to occur in Zambia is that this year, 2011, in the month of September, Zambia elected their newest president, Michael Sata, also going with a different type of government, the Political Front. __Zambia's Flag__ The green base in the flag stands for the countries vegetation and natural wealth. The black stripe in the lower right hand corner stand for the people and their skin color. The red stripe stands for the struggle Zambia has faced to gain independence. The orange stripe stands for the countries mineral wealth, especially copper. Lastly, the eagle stands for freedom, and is in the countries coat of arms, where it originates from.

All this is important because it shows how much change the country is currently going through. Due to their past, being a British protectorate, some of the natives have hostile feeling towards white people. They are facing a turn in their economy, government, and culture, for the better or the worse. They have struggled through many hardships and have fought for what they believe in, but they are most likely facing much, much more. Their economy is unstable, and their government is completely changing, Zambia is facing a lot of conflict, wether with other countries our within its self, that is yet to be determined.