20% of Africa's children die before the age of 5.

Africa has the highest infant mortality rate in the world.

Called “Land of a Thousand Hills”

Life expectancy: 39 years

Most densely populated country in Africa

Slightly smaller than Maryland

90% of population engaged in subsistence agriculture

Population below poverty line: 51%

Infant mortality: 120 per 1,000

Called “Star of Africa”

Life expectancy at birth: 39.7 years

Median age:16.67

Slightly larger than Texas

Unemployment rate: 50%

Population below poverty line: 86%

17th poorest country in the world.

Seven out of ten Zambians live on less than $1.00 per day.

Called the “Warm Heart of Africa" because of the friendliness of the people.

4th poorest country in the world.

Life expectancy: 37.48 years

Median age: 16.4 years

Slightly smaller than the state of Pennsylvania.

More than half of Africa's people lack access to safe drinking water, leaving them vulnerable to water-borne diseases.

The average life expectancy of Africans is under 40 years of age, and the unemployment rate is 50%.

There is an acute shortage of food, and approximately half of the children under 5 suffer from malnutrition. 40% suffer with HIV. Millions of people face serious food shortages.