Western Province is one of the 10 provinces in Zambia. The province is the largest administrative region in Zambia covering a surface area of about 126,386 square kilometres, sharing its borders with 3 Provinces, to the east by Central Province, to the north by North-Western Province and to the southeast by Southern Province. The province also shares its border with Angola to the west and Namibia to the south.

The province is headed by a Provincial Minister appointed by the President, as the political head of the province. The administrative head of the province is the Permanent Secretary, who is also appointed by the President. Western Province is divided in 16 districts, namely, Kalabo District, Kaoma District, Limulunga District, Luampa District, Lukulu District, Mitete District, Mongu District, Mulobezi District, Mwandi District, Nalolo District, Nkeyema District, Senanga District, Sesheke District, Shangombo District, Sikongo District and Sioma District. Mongu is the capital for the province, serving as an administrative centre of the province. According to Zambia Statistical Agency (ZAMSTATS), in 2015, the province had a population of about 991,500 with 513,220 females, representing 50.85% and 478,280 males representing 49.15% of the total population.

Agriculture, and tourism are the major economic activities of the province. Although most part of the province consists largely of sandy and wooden areas. Western Province is also home to Mongu, where rice is extensively grown for consumption and about 50% of the rice produce is exported out of the province to other parts of the country and the southern neighboring countries. Other crops grown include, maize, cassava, Sorghum, millet, sunflower, and various types of beans are grown in the province. They also form an important part of the local diet. The tobacco farming schemes in Kaoma are generally regarded as successful. Average yields are about 1.7 tons per hectare in Kaoma. Livestock farming is a major agricultural practice in Western Province, which include fishing and Cattle-raising. Cattle-raising is one of the important economic activities of the province. Tourist attraction in the province include the Kuomboka Ceremony Zambezi River, the game parks, the floodplain, and the Nayuma Museum.

Traditionally, the province is governed by Chiefs, including, The Litunga Paramount Chief, Senior Chief Inyambo, Senior Chief Amukena, Chief Lukama, Chief Mutondo, etc. The most predominantly spoken language is Lozi.