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Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau, at an elevation of 1279 m. It is a commercial centre as well as the centre of government, and the four main highways of Zambia head north, south, east and west from it. The two main languages spoken in Lusaka are English and Nyanja. Places of interest include Munda Wanga, which houses over 300 plant varieties, the National Assembly Building, the Anglican Cathedral, House No. 394 in Chilenje from where President Kaunda directed his struggle for Zambia's independence in the early 1960s, the Luburma market and the Kabwata Cultural Village.

Along Great East Road are the two largest shopping malls in Zambia, Arcades shopping Mall and Manda Hill shopping Mall which was recently revamped and is home to international stores. The city centre includes several blocks west of Cairo Road, around which lie the New City Market and Kamwala Market, a major shopping area, as well as the Zintu Community Museum. Further east lies the government area, including the State House and the various ministries, around the Cathedral Hill and Ridgeway areas. One of the main streets and points of interest upon business is the street of Cairo Road.