Glossary
Zambia
Location: Southern Africa Official name: Republic of Zambia Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1964 / 1964 Capital city: Lusaka Population: 13.3 million / 47 people per sq mile (18 people per sq km) Total land area: 290,584 square miles (752,614 square km) Language(s) spoken: Bemba, Tonga, Nyanja, Lozi, Lala-Bisa, Nsenga, …
Zero Population Growth
Zero Population Growth (ZPG) occurs when birth rates equal death rates, leading to a stable population size, with implications for sustainability and economic planning. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Zimbabwe
Location: Southern Africa Official name: Republic of Zimbabwe Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1980 / 1980 Capital city: Harare Population: 12.6 million / 84 people per sq mile (33 people per sq km) Total land area: 150,803 square miles (390,580 square km) Language(s) spoken: Shona, isiNdebele, English (official language) Main …
Zionism
A movement that began in the 19th century to create and support a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Zionist Movement
The Zionist Movement began in the late 19th century as a political effort to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine, culminating in the creation of Israel in 1948. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Zone of Transition
A zone of transition is an area where the characteristics of one region gradually change into those of another, reflecting dynamic interactions and mixed traits. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Zoroastrianism
Originating from Zoroaster’s teachings is about the 9th or 10th century B.C., Zoroastrianism may be the oldest continuing creedal religion.
Zuider Zee
The former inlet of the North Sea in the Netherlands.