Zomba

geographical name

Zom·​ba ˈzäm-bə How to pronounce Zomba (audio)
ˈzōm-
city in southeastern Malawi south of Lake Malawi population 88,314

Note: Zomba served as the capital of Malawi from independence in 1966 to 1975.

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“Zomba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zomba. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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