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Republic of Zambia

Republic of Zambia

3.9
A landlocked country in southern-central Africa independent since 1964
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Zambia
  • In 1964, the Republic of Zambia gained independence from British colonial rule.

Examples

  • Tourists often visit the Republic of Zambia to see the majestic Victoria Falls.

  • The Republic of Zambia is known for its stunning wildlife and beautiful landscapes.

  • A more controversial example is "There Is No Room for Apartheid and Discrimination in the Republic of Zambia."

    Academic text (1997)

Synonyms

Zambia
vsRepublic of Zambia
15 2.7

A country in central Africa without a coast known for Victoria Falls and wildlife

is the formal official state title used in legal or diplomatic contexts

Surface Forms

Republic of Zambia main

Morphology

republic + of + Zambia

The phrase is fully compositional: a learner who knows 'republic' (a form of government) and 'Zambia' (the country) can infer that 'Republic of Zambia' names the country governed as a republic. This 'Republic of X' pattern is a common, cross-linguistic way to form official country names and should be immediately understandable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Republic of Zambia: The official name Republic of Zambia comes from the big Zambezi River in the area, and people shortened 'Zambezi' to make the name Zambia. When the country gained 'independence' from Britain in 1964 it left the old name 'Northern Rhodesia' and chose Republic of Zambia as its official name.