Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland

colonial federation in southern Africa (1953–1963) comprising Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland; dissolved in 1963, leading to the independence of Malawi, Zambia and the continuation of Southern Rhodesia

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Instance of: historical country, dominion of the British Empire
Inception: 1953
Continent: Africa
Capital: Harare
Population: 10411000
Area: 1261674
anthem: God Save the King
basic form of government: constitutional monarchy
Commonwealth Sport country code: FRN
currency: Rhodesia and Nyasaland pound
dissolved, abolished or demolished: 21 December 1963
flag: flag of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
language used: English
native label: Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
official language: English
topic's main category: Category:Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland

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