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Malawi

Eastern Africa, Africa

EnglishChewa

Malawi is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 20,734,262 and an area of 118,484 km², the capital city is Lilongwe. The official languages are English and Chewa. The national currency is the Malawian kwacha (MK MWK).

Quick Facts

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Lilongwe
Capital
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20,734,262
Population
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118,484 km²
Area
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MK MWK
Currency
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+265
Dial Code
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.mw
TLD

Economy

Malawi has a GDP per capita of $523, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$523
GNI per Capita$570

Geography

Malawi is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 13.50°S, 34.00°E. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Mulanje Massif at 3,002 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates13.50°S, 34.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMulanje Massif
3,002 m
🏞️ Longest RiverSongwe River
472 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00
BordersMOZTZAZMB

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Malawi, including Bingu National Stadium with a capacity of 41,100 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumBingu National Stadium
41,100 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Malawi

What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
What is the population of Malawi?
Malawi has a population of approximately 20,734,262 people.
What currency does Malawi use?
Malawi uses the Malawian kwacha (MK MWK).
What languages are spoken in Malawi?
The official languages of Malawi are English, Chewa.
What is the area of Malawi?
Malawi covers a total area of 118,484 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Malawi?
The GDP per capita of Malawi is approximately $523.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)