| MALAWI Updated 14 September 2012 |
Republic of Malawi is located in the south of the African Continent, with a population of 16,323,044 , making it the
65th largest national population. Its capital is Lilongwe and its largest city is Blantyre with a total population of
728,285. The country encompasses 118,480 square kilometers making it the 99th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia.
President Joyce Hilda Banda is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and along with Vice
President Khumbo Hastings Kachali, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for five years.
Former President Bingu wa Mutharika died on 5 April 2012 and Vice President Joyce Banda was subsequently sworn
in on 7 April 2012. Its form of government is a multi-party democracy and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 18th of May 1994.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Chichewa, Chinwanja, Chiyao, Chitumbuka, Chisena, Chilomwe,
Chitonega, and other. It counts among its major religions Christian, Muslim, other, and none communication it has 9
AM, 5 FM, 2 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Sapitwa, its highest point at 3,002 meters and Shire River junction, its lowest point at
37 meters. Its principal waterway is Lake Nyasa/Shire River, which measures 700 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tobacco, tea, sugar, sawmill
products, cement and consumer goods. Its official currency is Malawian Kwacha.
Here’s something you may not know about Malawi. The islands of Lakoma and Chizamala belong to Malawi but lie
entirely within Mozambique territorial waters forming maritime exclave.
65th largest national population. Its capital is Lilongwe and its largest city is Blantyre with a total population of
728,285. The country encompasses 118,480 square kilometers making it the 99th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia.
President Joyce Hilda Banda is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and along with Vice
President Khumbo Hastings Kachali, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for five years.
Former President Bingu wa Mutharika died on 5 April 2012 and Vice President Joyce Banda was subsequently sworn
in on 7 April 2012. Its form of government is a multi-party democracy and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 18th of May 1994.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Chichewa, Chinwanja, Chiyao, Chitumbuka, Chisena, Chilomwe,
Chitonega, and other. It counts among its major religions Christian, Muslim, other, and none communication it has 9
AM, 5 FM, 2 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Sapitwa, its highest point at 3,002 meters and Shire River junction, its lowest point at
37 meters. Its principal waterway is Lake Nyasa/Shire River, which measures 700 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tobacco, tea, sugar, sawmill
products, cement and consumer goods. Its official currency is Malawian Kwacha.
Here’s something you may not know about Malawi. The islands of Lakoma and Chizamala belong to Malawi but lie
entirely within Mozambique territorial waters forming maritime exclave.
| Children on the shore of Lake Nyasa |
| Chitimba Beach on Lake Nyasa |
| Mountain view from Dezda |
| Elephants in the Kasugu Reserve |
| Fishing boats and nets on Senga Bay on Lake Nyasa |
| Market at Blantyre- Malawi's largest city |
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| Girl preparing Cassava- a staple of the Malawian diet |
| Chisimulu and Likoma Islands on Lake Nyasa- they belong to Malawi but are actually in Mozambique |
| Lilongwe- Malawi's capital city |
| Malawian woman in traditional clothing |
| Monkey Bay and Cape McLear National Park on Malawi's Lake Nyasa |
| Sapitwa (Mount Mlanje)- Malawi's highest point |
| Blantyre- Malawi's largest city |
| Dinosaur parading through Karonga- a major archeological site in Malawi near the Tanzania border |
| Hippos in the Shire River near the Mozambique border- Malawi's lowest point |
| A women's group in Mchinji near Malawi's easternmost point on the border with Zambia |
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
11% (2009 est.)
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| Mafinga Hills- Malawi's northernmost point on the border with Zambia |
| Shire River at Nsanje- Malawi's southernmost point on the border with Mozambique |
| Shire Highlands- Malawi's easternmost point on the border with Mozambique |
| Nyika National Park near the northern border with Zambia |
