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There are two trains of thought on this:
1. The Name derives from the native word meaning 'flaming water' or 'tongues of fire' believed to have been used to describe the dazzling reflections of its huge Lake Malawi.
2. The President of Malawi from Independence 'Kamuzu Banda' got the idea of the Name from an antique French map which had a place on it labelled 'Lac Maravi' he presumably took the name Maravi and re-spelt it Malawi, even though the country already had a name 'Nyasaland', the President preferred Malawi and being the reputed Iron Fist President of a Country with no opposition to him or his government the country was re-named Malawi.
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it means carHippopotamus.
Is Malawi a state?
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What are the hottest temperature in Malawi?
what are the hottest temperatures in Malawi
Is French spoken in Malawi?
No, French is not spoken in Malawi. For the languages of Malawi, click here.
Which country does Lake Malawi belong to?
Lake Malawi is part of the country called Malawi.
What are the nearest oceans to Malawi?
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How many athletes does Malawi have in the Olympics?
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Is There A King Or Queen Of Malawi?
No. Malawi has a president.
What lives in Lake Malawi?
Malawi cichlids
What jobs do they do in Malawi?
what jobs dos Malawi have
Is Malawi landlocked or an island?
Malawi is landlocked. Lake Malawi forms a large part of the country.
Is Zomba to the north of Lake Malawi?
Zomba is in the southern part of Malawi and it is south of Lake Malawi.
