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Malawi

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Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over 118,484 km2 (45,747 sq mi) and has a population of 22,224,282. Lilongwe is its capital and largest city.

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Capital
Lilongwe
Population
17,563,749
Area
118,484 km2
Climate
Tropical
Government
Presidential republic
Currency
Malawian kwacha
Languages
English 540k, Chewa, Lambya
Sells
tobacco, tea, dried legumes, soybean meal
Sells to
Germany 11%, India 7%, Zimbabwe 6%
Land borders
3: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia
Drives on the
left
Calling code
+265
Founded
1964
Hemisphere
Southern

Where it is

Languages

Share of the population that speaks each. Click one to see every country that speaks it.

Englishofficial
540k speakers

Largest cities

Lilongwe  capital 1,115,815
Blantyre 902,588
Mzuzu 249,564
Zomba 118,440
Karonga 69,486

Climate and geography

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

Climate zone

Highest point

Landmarks and landscapes

Landlocked. Southern hemisphere.

Figures from its history

Hastings Banda
Hastings Banda President for life, 1966-1994 Hastings Kamuzu Banda was a Malawian politician who served as the leader of Malawi from 1964 to 1994.