Malawi country

 

Malawi Capital: Lilongwe

Malawi Dialing code: +265

Malawi Airport code: LLW

Malawi Continent: Africa

Malawi Area:  45,747 sq mi  (118,480 km2)

Malawi Currency: Malawian kwacha

Malawi Official Language:  English

Malawi Population: 20.2 million (Approx.)

Malawi National Day: 6 July

Malawi National Animal: Thomson's gazelle

Malawi National Bird:  Eagle

Malawi National Fruit: Mango

Malawi National Flower:  Lotus

Malawi National Tree: Mulanje cedar

Malawi National Sport: Rugby  union

Malawi Time zone: UTC +2 ( GMT +2)

Malawi Driving side: Left side of the road

Malawi Flag:

Green- Represents agriculture and nature.

Red- presents Blood.

Black- represents African people.

Culture of Malawi:

Malawi has many ethnic groups, and blend of influences. It is also indigenous. Malawi's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Malawi are Christian and Islamic.

Malawi is full of desert, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Malawi:

• Zomba Plateau
• Lake Malawi
• Cape Maclear
• Shire Highlands

Traditional Festivals in Malawi:

• Tumaini Festival
• Malawi Fashion Week
•  Mother's Day
• Blantyre Arts Festival

Malawi Must-try Foods:

• Ugali
• Chambo
• Kondowole
• Chibuku Shake Shake

Weather in Malawi:

The Malawi country has two seasons. Wet Season November-April. Dry season May-October.

Economics of Malawi:

Malawi is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $10 billion (approximately), ranking it 147 in the world. This country has 65% debt. The natural resource sector is Malawi's main source of income.

Malawi imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, Pharmaceutical, and coal. Its exports are uranium, chemicals, Aluminum, Copper, Fruits, Sugar, groundnuts, and textiles.

Malawi's export and import partners are Belgium, India, United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Tanzania.

Sports in Malawi:

Football is the most popular national sport in Malawi. Other popular sports in Malawi are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Malawi:

How many airports are in Malawi?

There are 12 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Kamuzu International Airport is the biggest airport in Malawi.

Malawi's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and Maritime transport which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Malawi?

46 countries do not require visas. The government grants 33 e-visas and 26 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 123 countries.

The passport ranks 72 in the world.

Defense in Malawi:

Malawi is the safest country in the world. The Malawi Defense Force is the military, with limited powers of 15,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.08 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 135.

Malawi Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

• Malawi has two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• ‘Malawi’ means ‘fire flames’.
• Malawi Fourth poorest in Africa.
• Malawi was the first country in Africa to grow tea on a commercial scale.
• Malawi has highest rate of child Marriage