About Lake Malawi: Lake Malawi, also called Lake Nyasa, stretches along the southern end of the East African Rift. At night, the reflections of stars and fishermen's lanterns on its calm surface have earned it the nickname 'the Lake of Stars.' More Fish Species Than Any Other Lake — Home to more distinct fish species than anywhere else on Earth.

Location: Southeastern Africa, in the Great Rift Valley · Max Depth: 706 m (2,316 ft) The fifth-deepest lake on Earth. · Area: 29,600 km² (11,400 mi²) One of the largest lakes in Africa. · Formation: The East African Rift widening apart · Countries: Malawi, Mozambique & Tanzania Shared among three different nations. · Wildlife: Over 700 species of cichlid fish · Freshwater Held: One of the largest freshwater reserves in Africa · Notable Feature: Nicknamed 'the Lake of Stars' · World Rank: 5th-deepest lake on Earth