Malawi 🇲🇼
Malawi 🇲🇼: capital Lilongwe, population 20 million, located in Africa. Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MK). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Lilongwe
- Population: 20 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: English & Chichewa
- Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MK)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Malawi
- Area: 118,484 km² (45,747 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Landlocked
- People: Malawian
- Internet domain: .mw
Fun Facts About Malawi
- Known as 'The Warm Heart of Africa' for its friendly people.
- Lake Malawi contains more fish species than any other lake.
- One of the least developed countries but rich in natural beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malawi known for?
Malawi is known for several things — Known as 'The Warm Heart of Africa' for its friendly people; Lake Malawi contains more fish species than any other lake; One of the least developed countries but rich in natural beauty.
How big is Malawi?
Malawi covers about 118,484 square kilometers (45,747 square miles), in the Eastern Africa region.
Is Malawi landlocked?
Yes. Malawi is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 3 neighboring countries.
What are people from Malawi called?
People from Malawi are called Malawian.
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
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