Malawi is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 19.1M and an area of 118,484 km². Its capital is Lilongwe, English is the official language, and it is a republic. Malawi is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalLilongwe
Population19.1M
Area118,484 km²
LanguageEnglish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyMalawian Kwacha
GDP/capita$640
Independence1964
Geography
LandlockedMountains above 3,000 mSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
BordersTanzania, Mozambique, Zambia
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureTea, Tobacco, Cotton, Maize
MineralsUranium
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Malawi in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Malawi efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
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