Fun facts about Zomba
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Zomba was the capital city of independent Malawi from 1964 to 1975.
Zomba
Malawi
Zomba is a city in southern Malawi, in the Shire Highlands. It is the former capital city of Malawi.
From the “History” section
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Zomba Central Prison is the only maximum-security prison in Malawi.
Zomba
Malawi
Zomba is a city in southern Malawi, in the Shire Highlands. It is the former capital city of Malawi.
From the “Economy” section
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Chancellor College, the largest constituent college of the University of Malawi, is located in Zomba.
Zomba
Malawi
Zomba is a city in southern Malawi, in the Shire Highlands. It is the former capital city of Malawi.
From the “Education” section
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The Zomba Plateau rises to 1800 m in height and is covered with vast tracts of African juniper.
Zomba
Malawi
Zomba is a city in southern Malawi, in the Shire Highlands. It is the former capital city of Malawi.
From the “Geography” section
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The white-winged apalis, a bird species, has been sighted in the evergreen forest along the Mulunguzi River.
Zomba
Malawi
Zomba is a city in southern Malawi, in the Shire Highlands. It is the former capital city of Malawi.
From the “Fauna” section
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