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Malawi Facts and Figures
Location of malawi
Flag of Malawi
Map of Malawi
Meaning of Country's name |
Remained unclear, but concluded to mean 'glitter of the sun rising across the lake' |
Capital |
Lilongwe |
Largest Cities |
Blantyre, Lilongwe |
Population |
15,028,757 (2009 est) |
Country Code |
265 |
Internet Country Code |
.mw |
Area |
45,747 sq mi (118,484 km sq) |
Area-Comparative |
Slightly smaller than Pennsylvania |
Bordering Countries |
Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
July 6,1964 |
Type of Government |
Multi-party Democracy |
Languages Spoken |
English, Chichewa, Lomwe, Yao, Ngoni, Tumbuka |
Religions Practiced |
Christian (80%), Muslims (13%), Others (4%) |
GDP per Capita |
$884.00 (USD) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
5.90% (2009 est) |
Top Exports |
Tobacco, Sugarcane, Cotton, Tea, Corn, Potatoes, Cassava, Sorghum, Pulses, Groundnuts, Macadamia Nut Cattle |
National Holidays |
New Year's Day – January 1, Chilembwe Day – January 15, Martyrs' Day – March 3, Easter – April 2-5, Labor Day – May 1, Freedom Day – June 14, Republic Day – July 6, Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) – Sept 11, Mothers' Day – October 13, Christmas Day – December 25, Boxing Day – December 26 |
Money Currency |
Kwacha (MWK) |
National Sports Teams |
National Football Team, Malawi National Netball Team, Malawi National Cricket Team, Rugby Union |
Random Fact |
Malawi is divided into three regions, further divided into twenty-seven districts |
NEWS FROM Malawi
Tuesday, 06-18-13, 8:17
[Malawi News Agency]Blantyre -Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it has stepped up its effort to reduce number of narrow and void votes and to increase voter turnout during the fourth coming tripartite elections.
Tuesday, 06-18-13, 8:15
[Malawi News Agency]Blantyre -At least three out of 10 women in Malawi die of blood loss during child birth, Mamaye one of the blood donor campaigners has revealed.
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