Northern Rhodesia

Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa. It was founded in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia.

Protectorate of Northern Rhodesia
1924–1953 1963–1964
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: God Save the Queen
Location of Northern Rhodesia in Southern Africa.
Status	Protectorate of the United Kingdom
Capital	Livingstone (until 1935) Lusaka (from 1935)
Common languages	English
Government	Republic
Governor
• 1924–1927	Sir Herbert Stanley
• 1959–1964	Sir Evelyn Hone
Prime Minister
• 1964	Kenneth Kaunda
Historical era	Interwar period · Cold War
• British South Africa Company	1911
• British protectorate	1 April 1924
• Federated with Nyasaland	1953–1963
• Independence	24 October 1964
Currency	Southern Rhodesian pound
Preceded by Succeeded by Company rule in Rhodesia Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Zambia

The term "Rhodesia" in geography meant a region which is now Zambia and Zimbabwe. From 1964 on, it only meant Southern Rhodesia.

Related pages

• Southern Rhodesia