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Chewa

Nyanja

Chewa Learning Resources

Chewa, also known as Chichewa or Nyanja, is the native language of more than 12 million people.
It's an official language in Zambian and Malawi and recognized minority language in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Map showing Chewa/Chichewa language distribution in Africa.
Map showing Chewa/Chichewa language distribution in Africa.


Typical wooden canoes at lake Malawi (Photo by Stefan Kraft)
Typical wooden canoes at lake Malawi (Photo by Stefan Kraft)



Yao tribe boys participating in initiation rites in Malawi (Photo by Steve Evans)
Yao tribe boys participating in initiation rites in Malawi (Photo by Steve Evans)



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