Malawi is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa. It gained independence from the United Kingdom on July 6, 1964 and was formerly called Nyasaland. It is known as “the warm heart of Africa” for the friendliness of the people. It borderers with Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia.
It is a country that depends on agriculture and fishing, its largest exports are tea leaves and tobacco. Lake Malawi occupies a third of the country’s area, making it essential for trade.
- Capital: Lilongwe
- Official Language: English and Chewa
- Population: 17,563,749 (2018)
- Area: 118,484 Km²
- Currency: Kwacha (MWK)
Malawi Blogs
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After spending almost 3 nights at Lake Malawi on the MV Ilala Ferry, it was time to rest. The first thing to do if you arrive on the ferry is …
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The first time I heard about MV Ilala Ferry, it was when I was in Zanzibar. A French traveler told me about her experience in Malawi and told me that …
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If you are looking for a heavenly place where you can escape from a lot of tourists, this is a destination that you will love. Since you start descending from …
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This was my first destination upon entering Malawi as I had heard wonders from him. Coming from Tanzania is a journey of approximately 6 hours here I explain how to …