Likoma Island, Island and enclave in Lake Malawi, Northern Region, Malawi.
Located in Lake Malawi, Likoma Island spans 18 square kilometers and features sandy beaches, rocky slopes, grasslands, and numerous baobab trees throughout its landscape.
British missionaries from the Universities Mission to Central Africa established their base on Likoma Island in 1880, responding to David Livingstone's request for support.
The population of 10,500 residents consists mainly of Nyanja and Tonga ethnic groups who speak a specific dialect of Nkamanga, a variant of the Nyanja language.
Access to Likoma Island is through weekly steamer services from Nkhata Bay, while electricity operates from 6 AM to 10 PM with a maintenance break between noon and 2 PM.
The island maintains Malawian sovereignty despite being completely surrounded by Mozambican waters, making it both an enclave and exclave in Lake Malawi.
Location: Northern Region
Elevation above the sea: 538 m
Address: Likoma Island, Likoma, Malawi Likoma Likoma
GPS coordinates: -12.06667,34.73333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:09
Malawi offers national parks rich in African wildlife, mountains reaching 3000 meters, and Lake Malawi, known for its waters populated with colorful fish. The country features nature reserves, cultural sites such as the Chongoni Rock Art, traditional markets, and historic tea plantations. Major cities showcase colonial architecture and places of worship. The landscape alternates between mountainous plateaus, lacustrine areas, and savannahs.
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