Lusaka

Zambia's capital and largest city, Lusaka sits at high elevation on the country's central plateau and serves as the country's hub of commerce and government. The centre offers a walkable café and restaurant scene alongside cultural facilities, and the city connects to all four of Zambia's main highways, making it a practical base for wider travel. Founded in 1905 as a railway water stop named after a local Lenje chief, it became the capital of independent Zambia in 1964.

• Population2,212,301
• Nearest water from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 5.0 km3.1 mi