Lake Malawi

FreshwaterMalawi/Mozambique/Tanzania
CountryMalawi/Mozambique/Tanzania
Area29,500 km2
Max Depth706 m
TypeFreshwater

About Lake Malawi

Third largest and second deepest lake in Africa. 1,000+ cichlid species, more than any lake. Also called Lake Nyasa.

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