Zambia

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The area that is now Zambia was called "Northern Rhodesia" from 1911 to 1964. In October 1964, it changed its name to "Zambia" when it became independent from British rule. The name "Zambia" comes from the Zambezi River.

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The area that is now Zambia was called "Northern Rhodesia" from 1911 to 1964. In October 1964, it changed its name to "Zambia" when it became independent from British rule. The name "Zambia" comes from the Zambezi River. The word "Zambezi" may mean "the grand river."

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