Definitions for Nyasaland
ˈnyɑ sɑˌlænd, naɪˈæs ə-nyasa·land

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1. Malawi, Republic of Malawi, Nyasalandnoun

   a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

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1. Nyasalandnoun

   A former country in Africa, now called Malawi.

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1. Nyasaland

   Nyasaland () was a British protectorate located in Africa that was established in 1907 when the former British Central Africa Protectorate changed its name. Between 1953 and 1963, Nyasaland was part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. After the Federation was dissolved, Nyasaland became independent from Britain on 6 July 1964 and was renamed Malawi. Nyasaland's history was marked by the massive loss of African communal lands in the early colonial period. In January 1915, the Reverend John Chilembwe staged an attempt at rebellion in protest at discrimination against Africans. Colonial authorities reassessed some of their policies. From the 1930s, a growing class of educated African elite, many educated in the United Kingdom, became increasingly politically active and vocal about gaining independence. They established associations and, after 1944, the Nyasaland African Congress (NAC).When Nyasaland was forced in 1953 into a Federation with Southern and Northern Rhodesia, there was a rise in civic unrest, as this was deeply unpopular among the people of the territory. The failure of the NAC to prevent this caused its collapse. Soon, a younger and more militant generation revived the NAC. They invited Hastings Banda to return to the country and lead it to independence as Malawi in 1964.

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1. nyasaland

   Nyasaland, also known as the Nyasaland Protectorate, was a British protectorate located in Africa, which was established in 1907. It was renamed Malawi on achieving independence from British colonial rule in 1964. It is located in southeastern Africa and is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north, and Mozambique to the east, south and southwest. Today, it is known for its scenic beauty and wildlife richness.

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1. Nyasaland

   Nyasaland or the Nyasaland Protectorate, was a British protectorate located in Africa, which was established in 1907 when the former British Central Africa Protectorate changed its name. Between 1953 and 1963, Nyasaland was part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. After the Federation was dissolved, Nyasaland became independent from Britain on 6 July 1964 and was renamed Malawi. Nyasaland's history was marked by the massive loss of African communal lands in the early colonial period and the negative attitude of the colonial administration to African aspirations. A growing educated African elite became increasingly vocal and politically active, first through associations, and after 1944, through the Nyasaland African Congress. After the abortive attempt of John Chilembwe in 1915, attempts to obtain independence were subdued until agitation over plans to set up the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. This revitalised the NAC under the leadership of Hastings Banda.

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1. analysand

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Nyasaland in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Nyasaland in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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