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Zambia - Education, Literacy, Schools | Britannica

This Britannica article provides an overview of Zambia, focusing specifically on its education system. It is part of a broader entry covering various aspects of the country, including its land, people, economy, government, and cultural life. The content is structured with a table of contents, allowing readers to navigate through different sections like 'Education' under 'Government and society'. The article is fact-checked by Britannica Editors and written by Richard Hamilton Hobson, a former public relations officer in Lusaka, Zambia. It also offers citation options and links to external resources for further information.

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