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Definition of “Lusaka”

Lusaka (luːˈzɑːkə Pronunciation for Lusaka ; -ˈsɑːkə) 

Definitions

noun

  1. the capital of Zambia, in the southeast at an altitude of 1280 m (4200 ft): became capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1932 and of Zambia in 1964; University of Zambia (1966). Pop: 1 450 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences Including 'Lusaka'

But Lusaka now brought back poignant memories of Rebecca, even though she had never actually been there.
Martin, Joy The Image of Laura
By 1999 the country was split into three and all parties signed a peace pact in the Zambian capital of Lusaka.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Has given details of a $20,000 payment from Canada and a Rs 2-crore hawala transfer from Lusaka , Zambia.
India Today (2003)
However, at the Five Freedom's Forum held in Lusaka in 1989, Oliver Tambo had clearly changed his attitude.
SA Star (2005)
I would go with my mother into Lusaka to hand out food to the children.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
John Henderson and I were going to a meeting in Lusaka in his Cessna.
Martin, Joy The Image of Laura
Richard, staying with the Merediths in Lusaka , had become thoroughly enmeshed with their servants" lives.
Martin, Joy The Image of Laura
She had been personally involved in planning the conference in Lusaka for a year before, as a way of helping to bring about a settlement.
Brian Hoey HER MAJESTY: 50 Regal Years (2001)
When he arrives in Lusaka later that day, to the cocktail party with donors, he makes a beeline for the World Food Program representative.
Globe and Mail (2003)

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