Fun facts about Mzuzu
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The name Mzuzu comes from a mispronunciation of the word 'Vizuzu' by white settlers.
Mzuzu
Malawi
Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters with about ?? million people in its metropolitan area. It is situated in the Mzimba District.
From the “History” section
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Mzuzu is home to the largest man-made forest in Africa, the Viphya Plantation.
Mzuzu
Malawi
Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters with about ?? million people in its metropolitan area. It is situated in the Mzimba District.
From the “Environment” section
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The Mzuzu Nature Sanctuary and Mzuzu Wildlife Conservation Park are located in the Kaning'ina Mountains.
Mzuzu
Malawi
Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters with about ?? million people in its metropolitan area. It is situated in the Mzimba District.
From the “Tourism” section
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Mzuzu Stadium, built around 1970 by prison labor, is the city's sole stadium.
Mzuzu
Malawi
Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters with about ?? million people in its metropolitan area. It is situated in the Mzimba District.
From the “Sports” section
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Shepherd Bushiri, founder of the Enlightened Christian Gathering, is a notable resident of Mzuzu.
Mzuzu
Malawi
Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters with about ?? million people in its metropolitan area. It is situated in the Mzimba District.
From the “Notable residents” section
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