| Climate Zambia :
| tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April)
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| Terrain Zambia :
| mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains
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| Elevation extremes lowest Zambia :
| Zambezi river 329 m
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| Elevation extremes highest Zambia :
| unnamed location in Mafinga Hills 2,301 m
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| Natural resources Zambia :
| copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, silver, uranium, hydropower
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| Land use arableland Zambia :
| 7,08%
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| Irrigated land Zambia :
| 460 sq km (1998 est.)
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| Natural hazards Zambia :
| periodic drought, tropical storms (November to April)
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| Environment current issues Zambia :
| air pollution and resulting acid rain in the mineral extraction and refining region; chemical runoff into watersheds; poaching seriously threatens rhinoceros, elephant, antelope, and large cat populations; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; lack of adequate water treatment presents human health risks
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| Geography note Zambia :
| landlocked; the Zambezi forms a natural riverine boundary with Zimbabwe
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