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Normal Precautions
CapitalPretoria
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyZAR · South African rand
TimezoneUTC+02:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2023-07-31
Risk Level1 / 4
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Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Zambia. Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Zambia. If you decide to travel to Zambia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter . Follow the U.S. Embassy in Zambia on Facebook and Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for Zambia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

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Pretoria

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