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Malawi tourist information with details about travel to and around the country. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected Malawi links, by dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel. Malawi - Nyasaland Malawi was formerly known as the British Protectorate of Nyasaland. Countries neighbouring Malawi are: Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique.
Lilongwe has been its capital of Malawi since 1975. The previous capital was Zomba. Situated in Central Malawi, the capital has little of interest to travellers. Most people prefer to head for Lake Nyasa. Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa, is the third largest lake in Africa; formed in a deep trough of the East African Rift Valley that runs through Malawi, from north to south. In 1859, David Livingstone - born in Blantyre, Scotland - became the first European to reach the shores of Lake Malawi; although it was probably sighted by the Portuguese in the 17th century. From the southern end of the lake, the River Shire flows out to join the Zambezi in Mozambique, which in turn empties into the Indian Ocean through many mouths. The official language of Malawi is English, although the national language is Chichewa. A number of other Bantu languages are also spoken around Malawi. Blantyre, named after the birthplace of David Livingstone, was founded by Scottish missionaries, in 1876. It is the largest city in Malawi, and the transport hub for travel to Zimbabwe; through the Tete corridor of Mozambique. During the civil war, in Mozambique, lorries would drive between Malawi and Zimbabwe in convoys; escorted by the Zimbabwean army. For a small payment to one of the lorry drivers, this was an exciting journey for travellers. Air Malawi: Malawi Daily: Malawi Government: Malawi Guide: Visit Malawi: Book Malawi hotels online to save yourself time and money. Hotels
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