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Location: Lake Malawi National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Map showing the location of Lake Malawi National Park
General Information
Quarter degree square: Mainly 1434B2 (and some 1334D4) Country: Malawi Habitat: Aquatic and lake shore vegetation, rocky miombo woodland and riverine vegetation Altitude range: 475 - 900 m Annual rainfall: Location (short): Mostly aquatic areas around Cape Maclear at the southern end of Lake Malawi. Location (detailed): |
Description
Lake Malawi National Park is a small park covering c. 94 km². It was specifically created to protect fish and aquatic habitats but also includes areas along the mainland and several small islands in Lake Malawi. It was established in 1980 and in 1984 was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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View a list of unique taxa (excluding cultivated plants) for Lake Malawi National Park
View a list of unique taxa (all taxa whether cultivated or not) for Lake Malawi National Park
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