The History of Malawi covers the area of present-day Malawi. The region was once part of the Maravi Empire. In colonial times it was known as British Central Africa and Nyasaland and was at one time part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The country reached full independence, as Malawi, in 1964.
Oil was first found there in the late 19th century.
Read more about History Of Malawi: Prehistory, The Maravi Empire, British Central Africa Protectorate, Nyasaland, The Independence Struggle, The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Self-governing Status For Nyasaland, Malawian Independence, One-party Rule, Multi-party Democracy, Malawi in The 21st Century
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