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Malawi
1964–1966
Motto: "Unity and Freedom"
Anthem: Mulungu Dalitsi Malawi
"God Save Malawi"
Location of the Commonwealth realm of Malawi (red) in Southern Africa.
Location of the Commonwealth realm of Malawi (red)
in Southern Africa.
CapitalZomba
GovernmentConstitutional monarchy
Queen 
• 1964–1966
Elizabeth II
Governor-General 
• 1964–1966
Glyn Smallwood Jones
Prime Minister 
• 1964–1966
Hastings Banda
Historical eraCold War
• Independence
6 July 1964
• Republic
6 July 1966
CurrencyMalawian pound
ISO 3166 codeMW
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Nyasaland Protectorate
Malawi

Malawi was a predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Malawi. It existed between 1964 and 1966.[1][2][3] When British rule ended in 1964, by the Malawi Independence Act 1964,[1] the Nyasaland Protectorate, formerly a constituent of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, became an independent sovereign state. The British monarch was head of state and Malawi shared the sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, with the other Commonwealth realms. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Malawi, Sir Glyn Smallwood Jones (6 July 1964 – 6 July 1966).[4]

Elizabeth II did not reside in or visit Malawi in the 1960s but she did visit in 1979 (22–25 July).

Hastings Banda held office as prime minister (and head of government). Following the abolition of the monarchy, the Republic of Malawi came into existence on 6 July 1966 and Banda became the first President of Malawi.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "MALAWI INDEPENDENCE BILL (Hansard, 11 May 1964)". Hansard.millbanksystems.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  2. ^ "MALAWI REPUBLIC BILL [H.L.] (Hansard, 14 June 1966)". Hansard.millbanksystems.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  3. ^ Ben Cahoon. "Malawi". Worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  4. ^ Sir Glyn Jones: a Proconsul in Africa", by Colin Baker. Published in 2000 by I.B. Tauris, London and New York (ISBN 978-1-86064-461-0).