The British called it Northern Rhodesia.
Zambia was formerly known as Northern Rhodesia, as a British colony.
Zambia. Zambia is a country. It was previously a British colony known as Northern Rhodesia.
The British were the last colonial masters of Zambia.
Zambia was called Northern Rhodesia during the colonial period when it was part of British-controlled territories in southern Africa. The name was derived from Cecil Rhodes, a British imperialist and businessman, who sought to expand British influence in the region. The territory was designated as "Northern" to distinguish it from Southern Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, which was located to the south. Zambia gained independence from British rule in 1964 and subsequently adopted its current name.
Cecil John Rhodes and the British colonized Rhodesia in 1890 until 1980.
Zambia is the newest name that I've heard.
Zambia was Northern Rhodesia, a British colony.
The British
Southern Rhodesia.Zambia was Northern RhodesiaThe former name of Zambia is Northern Rhodesia. On 24 October 1964, the country gained independence from the United Kingdom and Zambia became its official name.
On October 24, 1964 Northern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain. The people of the area resented British rule and changed the name of the country to Zambia. Kenneth Kaunda became the first president.
Bemba is the name of one tribe in Zambia. -There are many tribes.
The British Empire hasn't existed since 1923