Provinces & states
First-level administrative divisions, their capitals, population and area.
| Province / state | Country | Capital | Population | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Zambia | Kabwe | 722,400 | 94,395 |
| Copperbelt | Zambia | Ndola | 1,866,400 | 31,328 |
| Eastern | Zambia | Chipata | 826,100 | 69,106 |
| Luapula | Zambia | Mansa | 526,300 | 50,567 |
| Lusaka | Zambia | Lusaka | 1,151,300 | 21,896 |
| Northern | Zambia | Kasama | 832,700 | 147,826 |
| Northwestern | Zambia | Solwezi | 396,100 | 125,827 |
| Southern | Zambia | Livingstone | 906,900 | 85,283 |
| Western | Zambia | Mongu | 575,500 | 126,386 |