Islamic art has a significant presence in West Asia due to the dominant influence of Islam in the region. In the Middle East, art and painting are among the oldest and most important cultural and historical parts. Art exhibition centers are known as a reference for collecting and supplying artworks to the market. In the world markets, some paintings have a higher export value than others. Handicrafts and traditional crafts are forms of artistic and skilled craftsmanship that involve the creation of objects or decorative items using traditional methods and techniques. Traditional industries and handicrafts still play an important role in the economy of all Asian countries. The West Asian region has always been one of the important centers of handicrafts in the world with 14 countries, and it is one of the original and oldest industries in the Middle East. Islamic lands, despite the diversity in customs and culture, each has formed a unique artistic heritage, which is collectively known as Islamic art. Zambia is located in the south of the African continent and is bordered by Tanzania to the north, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe to the east, Namibia and Botswana to the south, and Angola to the west. Zambia has diverse areas including the shores of Lake Kariba and natural scenery including Victoria Falls. The capital of Zambia is the city of Lusaka. This country has a republican system of government and the president acts as the leader of the country. Zambia is divided as a union of administrative regions, divided into 10 provinces based on regional administrative divisions.
