Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Zambia  | Somalia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Zambia | Federal Republic of Somalia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lusaka | Mogadishu |
Latitude  | 15° 0′ 0″ S | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 30° 0′ 0″ E | 49° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Zambia is 752,617 sq km, and the total area of Somalia is 637,657 sq km. Zambia is bigger than Somalia by 114,960 sq km. Zambia is around 1.18 times bigger than Somalia.
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 752,617 Sq km | 637,657 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 114,960 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 290,587 Sq Mile | 246,201 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 44,386 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lusaka | Mogadishu |
Demonyms  | Zambian | Somali |
Official Languages  | English | Somali, Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95 % | 100 % |
The people of Zambia are called Zambian, and the people of Somalia are called Somali.
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Zambian Kwacha | Somali shilling |
Currency Symbol  | ZMW | SOS |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +260 | +252 |
Internet TLD  | .zm | .so |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ZM | SO |
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free | Soomaaliyeey toosoo |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Stand And Sing For Zambia Proud and Free | Every Nation Has Its Own Flag |
National Animal  | African Fish Eagle | Leopard |
National Bird  | African Fish Eagle | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Bougainvillea | King Protea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, red, black and orange | Blue and white |
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 12th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 11:21 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Zambia is [11:21 PM], [Saturday, 12th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Zambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,569,737, and the total population of Somalia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 18,143,378.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Zambia had 2,426,359 more people than Somalia.
The annual Population Growth in Zambia is 3.05% and the annual population growth in Somalia is 3.51%.
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.7 % | 31.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.6 % | 65.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 1.69 % | 2.49 % |
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lusaka | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 11:21 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 18.14 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 120 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 88 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.24 (Births Per Woman) | 6.2 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 359.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 372.86 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 242.38 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 288.42 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 39 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (96.3 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (141 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Road injury ( 20.4 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 27 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.1 (people per 100K population) | 20.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 7.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.89 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.86 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Zambia, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 96.3 people per 100,000 people in Zambia, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 141 people per 100,000 people in Somalia, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
Indicators | Zambia | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 11.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3.85 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Zambia, are 1.32 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Somalia.
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