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Nyika National Park - Quiz
  • 1. What is the size of the Zambian portion of Nyika National Park?
A) 200 km2
B) 150 km2
C) 80 km2
D) 50 km2
  • 2. How can Zambians access their portion of Nyika National Park?
A) Via Malawi
B) Directly from Zambia
C) Through Mozambique
D) By air travel only
  • 3. What feature did the colonial-era resthouse in the Zambian park offer?
A) Splendid views west
B) A swimming pool
C) An amusement park
D) Mountain biking trails
  • 4. What was unique about the accommodation at the colonial-era resthouse in terms of border formalities?
A) Zambians had to pay a special tax
B) Malawians did not have to pass through any border formalities
C) Visitors needed a special permit
D) It was only accessible by invitation
  • 5. When did the colonial-era resthouse in the Zambian park close?
A) 2015
B) 1998
C) 2010
D) 2005
  • 6. What is the current status of the colonial-era resthouse as of 2015?
A) Under renovation
B) Converted into a museum
C) Derelict
D) Operational
  • 7. On what date was Nyika National Park added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List?
A) May 17, 2000
B) January 1, 1999
C) June 15, 2005
D) December 31, 2001
  • 8. In which category was Nyika National Park added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List?
A) Intangible Cultural Heritage
B) Cultural only
C) Mixed (Cultural + Natural)
D) Natural only
  • 9. Has Nyika National Park been accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Yes, it was accepted in 2005
B) It is currently under review
C) No, it has not yet progressed to acceptance
D) Yes, it was accepted in 2010
  • 10. Where is Nyika National Park located in relation to Lilongwe?
A) 300 km east
B) 600 km west
C) 200 km south
D) About 480 km north
  • 11. What does the name 'Nyika' mean?
A) 'Wilderness'
B) 'High plateau'
C) 'Where the water comes from'
D) 'Short grassland'
  • 12. What is a unique weather phenomenon on the Nyika Plateau during the dry season?
A) Sandstorms
B) Chiperoni, dense fogs
C) Thunderstorms
D) Heatwaves
  • 13. How many types of orchids are found on the Nyika Plateau?
A) 50
B) Over 200
C) 100
D) 300
  • 14. What is recommended for exploring the plateau itself?
A) Scuba diving
B) Skiing
C) Swimming
D) Trekking and mountain biking
  • 15. Which animal is said to have one of the highest densities in Central Africa within Nyika National Park?
A) Lions
B) Elephants
C) Buffalo
D) Leopards
  • 16. What type of vegetation dominates the escarpments and northern hill areas of Nyika?
A) Savanna grassland
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Brachystegia woodland and Protea scrub
D) Desert shrubs
  • 17. Which bird species are rare in Nyika National Park?
A) Penguins
B) Flamingos
C) Parrots
D) Denham’s bustard and the wattled crane
  • 18. What is the most impressive waterfall in Nyika National Park?
A) Angel Falls
B) Niagara Falls
C) Chisanga Falls
D) Victoria Falls
  • 19. Which camp provides recently refurbished accommodation in Nyika National Park?
A) Lilongwe Camp
B) Rumphi Lodge
C) Katumbi Camp
D) Chelinda Camp
  • 20. What is the closest game reserve to Nyika National Park?
A) Liwonde National Park
B) Lengwe National Park
C) Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve
D) Kasungu National Park
  • 21. What is the recommended mode of transport to access Nyika National Park?
A) A single dirt road from Rumphi
B) Airplane
C) Highway
D) Railway
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