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Chikangawa Forest
The Chikangawa Forest Reserve, also known as the Viphya Plantation, is a man-made forest in the South Viphya Forest Reserve in Chikangawa, Malawi. It was established in 1948 and covers 1147.8 square kilometers. The forest is mainly composed of exotic pine trees. It is home to the Viphya Plantation, which was established in 1964 in a failed attempt to grow construction timber. The forest reserve is home to several native evergreen montane forests. The reserve was established to conserve the natural forests of the Viphya Mountains in Malawi. The forest provides a habitat for various plant and animal species, and supports sustainable forest management practices.https://www.protectedplanet.net/country/MW History Chikangawa Forest Reserve was established in 1948 as a protected area to conserve the natural forests of the Viphya Mountains in Malawi. The reserve was created to protect the indigenous forests and water sources in the area. Over the years, it has played a crucial role in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Region, Malawi
The Northern Region is a region of Malawi. It had a population of 2,289,780 in 2018, and covers an area of 26,931 km², making it the smallest region both by population and area. Its capital city is Mzuzu. Starting in the north and going clockwise, the Northern Region borders on Tanzania, Lake Malawi, Malawi's Central Region, and Zambia. Geography Of the 28 districts in Malawi, six are located within the Northern Region. *Chitipa *Karonga * Likoma *Mzimba *Nkhata Bay *Rumphi In addition to mainland parts of Malawi, the Northern Region also includes the islands of Chizumulu and Likoma in Lake Malawi, which together make up Likoma District. Communities Major cities Prominent townships and cities in the region include: * Ekwendeni City (Mzimba District) * Karonga City (Karonga District) * Mzimba City (Mzimba District) * Mzuzu City (which is also the capital city of Mzimba District and the region itself) * Rumphi City (Rumphi District) * Nkhata Bay City (Nkhata Bay Distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
