lake malawi
states: [malawi]
category: natural
year: 1984
location: Central and Southern Regions
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: -14.0333300000, 34.8833300000
unesco id: 289
world heritage site: 289
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Lake Malawi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Malawi, is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and crystal-clear waters. This freshwater lake, one of the African Great Lakes, hosts an extraordinary variety of fish species, including hundreds of endemic cichlids found nowhere else on Earth. Its ecological significance and stunning natural beauty make it a globally recognized treasure.