- Official name
- Republic of Malawi Chalo cha Malawi, Dziko la Malaŵi · Chichewa (Nyanja)
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 18 million
- Area
- 118,484 km²
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Neighbours
- Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia
- Internet / phone
- .mw · +265
Where it is
Notable facts
- Lake Malawi covers about a fifth of the country and holds more fish species than any other lake in the world.
- Malawi is nicknamed the “Warm Heart of Africa”.
- It is landlocked and densely populated, with agriculture — especially tobacco and tea — dominating the economy.
- Mount Mulanje rises abruptly to about 3,000 m from the surrounding plains.
World Heritage 3 sites
National dish
Nsima Thick maize porridge, torn off by hand and dipped into relish — usually greens, beans or dried fish.