British Central Africa

British Central Africa was a British territory established in the late 19th century, covering parts of modern-day Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It was created as a protectorate to control trade, prevent other European powers from claiming the area, and promote British interests. Initially called the Central African Protectorate, it was renamed Nyasaland in 1907, and later became Malawi in 1964 upon independence. The territory played a significant role in regional trade, agriculture, and migration, and its colonial history influenced the social and political development of southern Africa.