Malawi is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Lilongwe, with a population of approximately 20.4M and a total area of 118,484 km². The official languages are English / Chichewa and the currency is the Malawian Kwacha (MWK).
Malawi covers an area of 118,484 km² with a population density of 172/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $12.6B ($618 per capita) and gained independence in 1964. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Lake Malawi contains more fish species than any other lake in the world — over 1,000 species of cichlid fish, 90% of which are found nowhere else. The lake is so large it covers 20% of Malawi's total territory.
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UNESCO freshwater lake with crystal-clear water and hundreds of colourful cichlid fish species
A dramatic flat-topped mountain with forests, streams and stunning views over southern Malawi
Malawi's best wildlife park — elephants, hippos, crocs and African wild dogs
A dramatic granite inselberg rising 3,002m — the highest peak in Central Africa
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
The official language(s) of Malawi are English / Chichewa.
The population of Malawi is approximately 20.4M.
Malawi uses the Malawian Kwacha (MWK).
Malawi is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
Malawi has a GDP of $12.6B, with a GDP per capita of $618.
The best time to visit Malawi is May–October. The climate is Tropical, dry season May–October.
Visa-free for many nationalities
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