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Zomba is a municipality in southern Malawi, in the Shire Highlands, with a population of 100,000 (2005 census). It is the administrative capital of Zomba District. The Shire Highlands are a plateau in southern Malawi, located east of the Shire River. ...
2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
It was the capital of Nyasaland before the establishment of the Republic of Malawi in 1964. The city is best known for its British colonial architecture and its location at the base of the dramatic Zomba Plateau. Zomba is also the home of Chancellor College of the University of Malawi. The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ...
The University of Malawi is an educational institution located in Zomba, in Southern Malawi. ...
British Colonial Influence
The town's British colonial past is reflected in the architecture of its older buildings and homes. Zomba was once a hub for expatriates in Malawi. Its diverse cultural mix included British tobacco farmers and Dutch, German and American emissaries. The Zomba Gymkhana Club was once the focus for social activity in the expatriate community. However, in recent years, the Club's appearance and reputation have been in decline. The British also established Sir Harry Johnston Primary School (www.shjzomba.com), an international school in Zomba.
University of Malawi Chancellor College, the largest of the constituent colleges of the University of Malawi, is located in Zomba. The college has five faculties: Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Science and Faculty of Education. The University of Malawi is an educational institution located in Zomba, in Southern Malawi. ...
Zomba Plateau The Zomba Plateau is arguably Zomba's most famous feature. In some parts, it rises to 1800m in height and is covered with vast tracts of African Juniper and Widdringtonia, and other mixed vegetation. The top of the Plateau is criss-crossed by streams and is dotted with waterfalls and still lakes. The hike to the top of the Plateau is a popular tourist activity. Binomial name Juniperus procera Hochst. ...
Species Widdringtonia cedarbergensis Widdringtonia nodiflora Widdringtonia schwarzii Widdringtonia whytei Widdringtonia is a genus of coniferous trees in the Cupressaceae (cypress family). ...
From the top of the Plateau, it is possible to see Lake Chilwa to the north, Mount Mulanje to the South East and the Shire River to the West. Lake Chilwa is the third-largest lake in Malawi, after Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe. ...
The Mulanje Massif, also known as Mount Mulanje, is a large isolated block of mountains in southern Malawi near the city of Blantyre, rising sharply from the surrounding plains of the tea-growing Thyolo district. ...
The Shire is a river in Southern Africa. ...
Fauna White-Winged Appalis - several pairs have been sighted in the evergreen forest along the Mulunguzi River, it is estimated that only 100 pairs remain in the wild.
Eastern Egg Eater (Dasypeltis medici medici) - several specimens recorded, including one of 112cm.
Transportation The easiest way to get to Zomba is by kombi bus service from Lilongwe or Blantyre via the M1, Malawi's main north-south highway. Type 2, T1 Mini-Bus The Volkswagen Type 2 was the second automotive line introduced by German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen. ...
Lilongwe, estimated population 597,619 (2003 census), is the capital of Malawi. ...
Blantyre is the largest city in Malawi and the capital of the countrys Southern Region as well as the Blantyre District. ...
External links Coordinates: 15°23′S 35°20′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
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