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Malawi
[muh-lah-wee]
noun
Formerly Nyasaland.a republic in southeastern Africa, on the western and southern shores of Lake Malawi: formerly a British protectorate and part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland; gained independence July 6, 1964; a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 49,177 sq. mi. (127,368 sq. km). Lilongwe.
Formerly Nyasa,.Formerly Nyassa.Lake Malawi, a lake in southeastern Africa, between Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique. About 11,000 sq. mi. (28,500 sq. km).
Malawi
/ əˈɑːɪ /
noun
Former name: Nyasaland.a republic in E central Africa: established as a British protectorate in 1891; became independent in 1964 and a republic, within the Commonwealth, in 1966; lies along the Great Rift Valley, with Lake Nyasa (Malawi) along the E border, the Nyika Plateau in the northwest, and the Shire (or Shiré) Highlands in the southeast. Official language: Chichewa; English and various other Bantu languages are also widely spoken. Religion: Christian majority, Muslim, and animist minorities. Currency: kwacha. Capital: Lilongwe. Pop: 16 777 547 (2013 est). Area: 118 484 sq km (45 747 sq miles)
the Malawi name for (Lake) Nyasa
Malawi
Republic in southeast Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the north, Mozambique to the east and south, and Zambia to the west. It became independent in 1964.
Other 51Թ Forms
- Malawian adjective
Example Sentences
Mr Bushiri, from Malawi, was one of southern Africa's best known preachers when he was arrested and charged with fraud in South Africa in 2020.
Despite being one of the poorest countries in the world, Malawi has been a relative beacon of stability in a region that’s seen numerous civil wars and unrest in recent decades.
Traders are counting their losses as Tanzania clamps down on people trying to flout a ban on goods from neighbouring Malawi in an escalating regional trade row.
Tanzania has banned all agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi in the latest episode of a growing trade row.
Mr Bushiri, from Malawi, was one of southern Africa's best known preachers when he was arrested and charged with fraud in 2020.
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