What was Malawi called during British colonial rule?

During British colonial rule, the territory now known as Malawi was primarily referred to as Nyasaland.12

The region underwent several administrative changes under British authority:
* 1891: The British established the Nyasaland Districts Protectorate.1
* 1893: It was renamed the British Central Africa Protectorate.13
* 1907: The name was officially changed to Nyasaland.1

Additionally, between 1953 and 1963, the territory was incorporated into the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, a move that faced significant opposition from the local African population. The country eventually gained independence as Malawi on July 6, 1964.14