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HPN's primary area of operation is in the city of Chingola, which is a major urban center in in Zambia's mineral rich Copperbelt Province, which Borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, approximately 300 miles North of Lusaka. It has a population of 260k to 290k people. Total population of the Copperbelt is ~2.7 million.

The capital, Lusaka, located in Lusaka province, has a population of 2.7-2.9 million. In the Copperbelt province, Kitwe has a population of 600-700k, followed closely by Ndola at about 650k.

Zambia is a country located in south cental Africa. At approximately 290,000 square miles, Zambia is 10% larger than Texas and nearly three times the size of the United Kingdom.

Formerly a British colony, the Republic of Zambia gained independence on Oct 24, 1964. Zambia has maintained relative political stability compared to other countries in the region.

The median age is 17-18 years old, with 65% of the population under 24, and 45% below the age of 14.

Temperatures are moderated by elevation, but in general it maintains a tropical savanna climate, with rainfall in the Northern Provences and ranging from 36 to 50" per year, with dense woodlands in the NW Province, and 22-36" of rain in the south central provinces.

Zambia has a large number of national parks scattered around the country, with typical African species such as Elephants, Hyenas, Hippos, Lions, Crocs, Wildebeasts, Leopards and a wide range of grazing animals. Kafue National Park (visible on the map above) is one of the largest national parks in Africa.