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Malawi Related information

Capital: Lilongwe

City English Name: Lilongwe

Country: Malawi

Country English Name: Malawi

Province: Central Region

Province English Name: Central Region

Country Area Code: +265

Longitude and Latitude: 13.9883° S, 34.0488° E

Currency: Malawian kwacha

Language: Chichewa (official), English (official), Tumbuka

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Blantyre

Standard Time Zone: Central Africa Time (CAT)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. Bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the south, east, and southwest, Malawi is one of the smallest countries in Africa. It is nicknamed "The Warm Heart of Africa". Its capital is Lilongwe, which is also the country's largest city.

Malawi has a population of over 19 million people, making it the 35th most populous country in Africa. The majority of the population is rural, with only about 20% living in urban areas. The country has a diverse ethnic makeup, with the Chewa, Nyanja, and Tumbuka being the largest ethnic groups.

Malawi is a low-income country with a GDP per capita of around $1,000. The economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, with tobacco being the main export crop. Other important economic sectors include tourism, mining, and manufacturing.

Malawi has a tropical climate with a rainy season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. The country is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinos.