Malawi: flag, capital and facts

Malawi is a landlocked country in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Lilongwe. It covers about 118,484 km² (45,747 sq mi). Official languages include English and Chewa. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Malawi at a glance

Official name: Republic of Malawi
Capital: Lilongwe
Region: Eastern Africa (Africa)
Area: 118,484 km² (45,747 sq mi)
Official languages: English and Chewa
Currency: Malawian kwacha (MK)
People: Malawian
Calling code: +265
Internet domain: .mw
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.

Malawi is in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Malawi uses the Malawian kwacha (MK).

Malawi has 2 official languages: English and Chewa.

Malawi borders Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Malawi at a glance

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