Malawi is a densely populated Southern African nation on the shores of Lake Malawi, known as 'the Warm Heart of Africa'.
Overview
- Size: 118,484 km²
- Location: Southern Africa, landlocked along the Great Rift Valley, bordering Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia, with Lake Malawi covering much of its eastern border.
- Coordinates: -13.254300°, 34.301500°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Presidential Republic
- Languages: English and Chichewa (official)
Culture
Known for the warmth of its people, vibrant Gule Wamkulu masked dance (a UNESCO-listed Chewa tradition), and Lake Malawi's exceptional freshwater fish diversity.
Economy
Predominantly agricultural, with tobacco as the leading export, alongside tea, sugar and growing tourism around Lake Malawi.
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