MALAWI

The Republic of Malawi is a democratic, densely populated country located in southeastern Africa. It has Zambia to the north-west, Tanzania to the north, and Mozambique surrounding it on the east, south, and west.

Location

Southern Africa, east of Zambia.

Geography

Landlocked; Lake Nyasa, some 580 km long, is the country's most prominent physical feature.

Capital

Lilongwe

Climate

sub-tropical; rainy season (November to May); dry season (May to November).

Language

Chichewa 57.2% (official)
Chinyanja 12.8%
Chiyao 10.1%
Chitumbuka 9.5%
Chisena 2.7%
Chilomwe 2.4%
Chitonga 1.7%
other 3.6% (1998 census)

Monetary Unit

Malawian kwacha (MWK)

Largest Cities

Blantyre
Lilongwe

Principal rivers

Shire
Betsiboka

Airports

Blantyre Chileka
Club Makokola
Dwangwa
Karonga
Lilongwe Kamuzu
Mangochi
Monkey Bay
Mzuzu
Salima