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Malawi

Stamps issued: 1964-PRESENT

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£1 Nyala Antelope single

Until it became independent on July 6, 1964, Malawi was the British Nyasaland Protectorate. Malawi is closely linked economically with Zimbabwe and South Africa.

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Precedent Countries:


NYASALAND PROTECTORATE
Stamps issued: 1909-1964

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2-shilling Fishing Village, Lake Nyasa single

Former British protectorate in south-central Africa. Established as British Central Africa in 1890, the name Nyasaland Protectorate was adopted in 1907. During 1953-63, it was a member of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Nyasaland became independent in 1964, changing its name to Malawi.

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RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
Stamps issued: 1954-1961

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£1 Coat of Arms single

A former federation comprising the British territories of Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland in southeast Africa.

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BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA
Stamps issued: 1891-1901

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3sh Coat of Arms single

A former British territory in central Africa. In 1907, British Central Africa adopted the name Nyasaland Protectorate, which subsequently became independent as the Republic of Malawi.

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