Zâmbia Perfil Governo

nome: Lusaka; note - a proposal to build a new capital city in Ngabwe was announced in May 2017

coordenadas geográficas: 15 25 S, 28 17 E

diferença do tempo: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

24 Outubro 1964 (from the UK)

Dia da independência, 24 Outubro (1964)

history: several previous; latest adotada 24 Agosto 1991, promulgada 30 Agosto 1991

amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly in two separate readings at least 30 days apart; passage of amendments affecting fundamental rights and freedoms requires approval by at least one half of votes cast in a referendum prior to consideration and voting by the Assembly; emendada 1996, 2015, 2016 (2019)

18 anos de idade; universal

chefe do estado: Presidente Edgar LUNGU (desde 25 January 2015); Vice Presidente Inonge WINA (desde 26 January 2015); note - the president is both chefe do estado and cabeça de governo

cabeça de governo: Presidente Edgar LUNGU (desde 25 January 2015); Vice Presidente Inonge WINA (desde 26 January 2015)

cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly

elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)

election results: Edgar LUNGU reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2.0%