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Zambia is one of the most water rich countries in Africa.The country is blessed with three major rivers, several substantial tributaries,and many smaller rivers,as well as vast natural lakes and the enormous Kariba dam.
Despite being one of the rich water countries in Africa, access to clean water is unequal. A world vision report on water and sanitation indicates that 90 percent of households in urban areas have access to safe water compared to only 53 percent of households in rural areas. Urban areas also have higher access to sanitation at 70 percent, compared to rural population,whose access is only at 25 percent.
Zambia is the world's 8th largest producer of copper and the 6th largest producer of Cobalt.