Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. The three main languages spoken in Lusaka are english, bemba and nyanja. It is a commercial centre of Government, and the four main highways of Zambia radiate north, south, east and west from it.

The city centre includes several blocks west of Cairo Road, around which lie the New City Market and Kamwala Market, a major shopping area, as well as the Zintu Community Museum. Further east lies the Government area, including the State House and the various ministries, the Cathedral Hill and Ridgeway areas. One of the main streets and points of interest upon business is the street of Cairo Road.

Attractions include Lusaka National Museum, the Political Museum, the Zintu Community Museum, the Freedom Statue, the Zambia National Assembly, the Agricultural Society Show grounds (known for their annual agricultural show), the Moore Pottery Factory, the Lusaka Playhouse theatre, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka Golf Club, the Lusaka Central Sports Club, and the zoo and botanical gardens of the Munda Wanga Environment Park. The city is also home to the University of Zambia. Along the Great East Road are the two largest shopping malls in Zambia, Arcades and Manda Hill shopping malls.