Map of Zambia in PDF format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About PDF
Map of Zambia in PDF: 120 399 km of roads, 10% green areas — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, units are meters.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Water
- Greenery
Geometry by layer
- Roads — lines with width and colour by road class
- Water — filled area outlines and shoreline lines
- Greenery — filled area outlines of green zones
What the file carries
The PDF file for Zambia: features are split into named layers, OpenStreetMap tags are not kept — geometry and styling remain.
File size
The expected size of the PDF file for Zambia is about 5.9 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | Vector |
| File extension | .pdf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in Zambia
238,381 buildings (46,430 residential, 3,596 commercial, 368 industrial, 227 religious), 120,399.0 km of roads, 30,288 points of interest, 200 landmarks.
The area covers 750,756 km², with about 0 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 60,782.9 km, tertiary roads 20,641.1 km, residential streets 20,546.7 km.
10.2% of the area is green space.
The map marks 18 parks and 1,162 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 5,102, hospitals — 268, clinics — 1,257.
Public transport: 565 bus stops, 104 rail stations.
Main streets: Mongu Road, Samfya Road, Katunda-Lukulu Road, Mbala - Nakonde Road, Mumbwa Road
Landmarks: Lusaka National Museum, Livingstone Museum, Kalalushi Coreshed, Moto Moto Museum, Choma Museum
How to use PDF for Zambia
- Select the Zambia map area on the main page
- Choose PDF format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
Programs that open PDF
FAQ: PDF for Zambia
Can I edit the map in PDF?
PDF preserves vector graphics, so you can open the file in Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and edit individual elements.
What will the file size be?
Size depends on area and detail level. A city district is 1-5 MB, a whole city is 10-50 MB.
