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🇲🇼 Malawi Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Malawi is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 118,484 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
118,484 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
172/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1964
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season May–October
general type

Location and Position

Malawi is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Malawi has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Malawi covers a total area of 118,484 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 20.4M across this area, the population density is 172/km². The capital city is Lilongwe.

Climate

The climate of Malawi is tropical, dry season may–october. The best time to visit is generally May–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Malawi

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Tanzania
Dodoma
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Mozambique
Maputo
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Zambia
Lusaka

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Malawi located?

Malawi is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Lilongwe.

How large is Malawi?

Malawi has a total area of 118,484 km² with a population density of 172/km².

What countries border Malawi?

Malawi shares land borders with: Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia.

What is the climate of Malawi?

The climate of Malawi is Tropical, dry season May–October. The best time to visit is May–October.

What timezone is Malawi in?

Malawi observes UTC+2 timezone.

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