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Lake
Nyasa, also called Lake Malawi, lake, southernmost and third largest of the
East African Rift Valley lakes of East Africa, lying in a deep trough mainly
within Malawi.
Lake
Nyasa (Nyasa means “lake”) is located at the south-west of Tanzania, The
lake lies in three countries’ territory; Tanzania and Malawi. However, it is
bordered by three countries, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique. It is the third
largest in Africa (after Lake Victoria and lake Tanganyika) with 550
kilometers length and 75 kilometers width, covering an area of more than
11,400 square kilometers. In some parts, the lake is as deep as 700 meters.
The
Lake lies in the sided walls of mountain ranges: the forested Livingston
Mountains and Nyika Plateau, which provide the magnificent view of the lake
from far and the landscape for hikers and backpackers.
Lake
Nyasa is also among the Great Rift Valley’s lakes, which shares some of the
characteristics with lake Tanganyika. The lake has a distinctive
characteristic: 14 rivers pouring their waters into the lake, and only one
river which flows out to the sea, River Shire.
The
Lake also has a lot of names such as “Lake of stars” which is provided by the
lovers who trip their and discover it one of the dreamy and romantic
destination in Eastern Africa. It is situated between Malawi, Mozambique as
well as Tanzania. It has so many things to offer such as numerous
opportunities for water sports as well as diving. The lake is enormously rich
with diverse fish species and is one of the most appealing lakes that offer
unforgettable underwater views!
Some
parts of the lake offer nice beaches and places to swim. Matema, in the
northern part of the lake is considered to be the best beach for people who
like to relax swim along the lake shore. In contrast to other lakes the water
of lake Nyasa is bilharzias free. There are also caves and interesting
waterfalls to see.
Other
activities include local canoeing ride down the river, hiking on surrounding
mountains.
Though
Lake Nyasa does not receive many tourists, the lake is magnificently attractive
and is rich in crocodiles and hippopotamus. For Fish lovers, Lake Nyasa is
biologically the most diverse lake, containing approximately 30% of world’s
cichlid species (colorful fish which are easily seen in the lake’s clear water)
Volume
7,775.00 km3, Surface Area 29,500.00 km2, Depth Mean depth: 264.0m Maximum
depth: 706.0m
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