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What main languages are spoken here?:

The official language in Zambia is English. However, people speak many languages as there are over 70 native languages. The main languages here are Bemba and Nyanja followed by Tonga and Lozi in regional areas.

What type of money is used here?:

The type of money used here is called the Zambian Kwacha.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

The cost of a bottle of water can vary. At a restaurant it is about K20 which is about $1.03. At the supermarket, you can find a 6 pack of water for around K53 which is about $2.72.

What was the best meal this week?:

Luckily for me there are many great places to eat here. The best meal this week was at an Indian Fusion restaurant. I had butter chicken with naan bread. It was delicious.

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week, while out at a restaurant I listened to songs from various Afobeats artists and Amapiano is a genre of music that originates from South Africa. An example of Amapiano would be water by Tyla. An example of an afrobeats artist is Burma Boy.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

This week myself and a group of Peace Corps volunteers met up at an event for St. Patrick’s Day. We all wore green. The venue had a live band straight from Ireland! That was the most fun I had this week.

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