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What realm was Malawi part of before becoming independent?

  • French Colonial Empire

  • Belgian Colonial Empire

  • British Commonwealth realm

  • Portuguese Colonial Empire

Answer

Malawi was part of the British Commonwealth realm before becoming independent. This means that it was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, a group of former British colonies that have agreed to remain in association with each other. Malawi became independent in 1964, and is now a republic.
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