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Country Name

Malawi

Country Code

MW

Country Calling Code

+265

Country Profile

Destination Malawi, a landlocked, long stretched country in southeastern Africa in the Great Rift Valley on the western shore of Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi), the most southerly lake in the Great African Rift Valley system. Malawi shares international borders with Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique. The country covers an area of 118,484 kmē, making it slightly larger than Bulgaria or slightly smaller than Pennsylvania. The nation is divided in three main regions: Northern, Central and Southern. There are also three different geographical regions, the Rift Valley, the Central African Plateau, and the Highlands. Largest river in Malawi is the Shire river, the only outlet of Lake Malawi. Highest mountain is Mount Mulanje at 3,002 m (9,849 ft)?.

Capital Name

Lilongwe

Languages

English, Chichewa (official), Chitumbuka, Chiyao, Chilomwe.

Country Currency

Kwacha (MWK)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +2h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

1.81 crores (2018)

Country Area

118,484 sq. km. (45,747 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Liwonde National Park school in Blantyre Kasungu National Park Lilongwe Lake Malawi National Park Nyika National Park Karonga Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve Zomba Likoma Island Mzuzu Mangochi Chitimba Chongoni

News

Malawi Star Malawi News online. The Nation Malawi News. Nyasatimes Malawi online news. The Times Malawi Times online news. Other news sources: allAfrica.com Malawi Regional Malawi news provided by allAfrica.com Radio Capital FM Malawi Malawi radio station, provides news headlines.

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Economy Business

The country ranks among the world's least developed and as one of the poorest nations, about 90% of the population lives in rural areas. Malawi's economy is based predominantly on subsistence agriculture and mall-scale fisheries. Agriculture accounts for 27% of GDP and about 90% of its export revenue. Top exports are raw tobacco (55%), dried legumes, raw sugar, tea and raw cotton. Reserve Bank of Malawi The Reserve Bank of Malawi is the central bank of the Republic of Malawi and the national banking regulator. National Bank of Malawi One of the eleven banks in the country licensed by the Reserve Bank of Malawi.

Transport

Malawian Airlines Malawian Airlines is the new flag carrier airline of Malawi, since Air Malawi ceased operations in February 2013.

Tourism

Discover Malawi: Lilongwe, Blantyre, Kasungu, Kasungu National Park, Majete wildlife reserve, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, Lake Malawi, Lake Malawi National Park. Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, tours and much more.

Education

Chancellor College Largest of the constituent colleges of the University of Malawi, located in Zomba. Phoenix Primary School International School, Blantyre. Saint Andrews Primary School International Primary School. University of Malawi Home page of the University of Malawi.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR MALAWI TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days MUST PROVIDE TWO COPIES OF EVERYTHING! TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR MALAWI VISAS: Two completed Malawi visa applications Two passport type photos Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94, two copies Two copies of flight itinerary Two copies of bank statement showing ample funds (black out acct. numbers) Two copies of hotel reservations

Additional Information

Climate: Predominately sub-tropical; two main seasons, cold-dry and hot-wet. The hot-wet season is from November to April. Type: multi-party democracy. Independence: July 6, 1964. Constitution: May 18, 1995. Natural resources: Limestone, uranium (potential), coal, bauxite, phosphates, graphite, granite, black granite, aquamarine, tourmaline, rubies, sapphires, rare earths. Agriculture products: Tobacco, sugarcane, cotton, tea, corn, potatoes, cassava (tapioca), sorghum, pulses; groundnuts, Macadamia nuts; cattle, goats. Industries: Tobacco, tea, sugar, sawmill products, cement, consumer goods. Exports - commodities: tobacco 55%, dried legumes (8.8%), sugar (6.7%), tea (5.7%), cotton (2%), peanuts, coffee, and soy (2015 est.) Imports - commodities: food, petroleum products, semi-manufactures, consumer goods, transportation equipment

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