The Zambian legal system is based primarily on the English Common Law tradition.
Country overview![Zambia flag Zambia flag](/globalassets/doing-business-in-africa/flag-images/zambia-flag-teaser-small.jpg)
Population
16.9m
President
Edgar Chagwa Lungu
Capital city
Lusaka (2.52m people)
Other major cities
Ndola (0.56m people)
Kitwe (0.71m people)
Kabwe (0.22m people)
Major industries
Copper mining; processing; and construction.
Currency
Zambian kwacha
Languages
English and recognised regional languages
Major religions
Christianity, Islam and Hinduism
Legal information
Corruption / transparency
Corruption Perception Index rank worldwide for 2017
96
Corruption Perception Index score for 2017
37