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