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Formerly known as Nyasaland, Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi is a country in southeast Africa. The size of the country is 118,484 km2 in Malawi. Native Americans, Asians, and Europeans all make up the population of the nation. As tobacco prices globally decline and international pressure to reduce tobacco production grows, the nation's heavy reliance on the product puts a significant strain on the economy.

Lilongwe is the biggest capital city of Malawi. The Maravi, a prehistoric name for the local Chewa people, is the source of the name Malawi. Due to the warmth of its citizens, the nation is known as "The Warm Heart of Africa." One of the least developed nations in the world in Malawi. A large portion of the population lives in rural areas, and the economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.

History:



Around the 10th century, migrant Bantu groups colonized the region of Africa that is now known as Malawi. Following British colonization in 1891, the region was given the name Nyasaland and was placed under British protection. The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, which was loosely based on independence, made it a protectorate in 1953. A 1963 dissolution of the Federation. Under the rule of Queen Elizabeth II, Nyasaland has renamed Malawi and granted independence in 1964. In the same year that it officially broke away from the United Kingdom.

Culture:



Malawi takes pride in having a diverse mix of customs and cultural practices. The country's numerous but unified ethnic groups can be recognized by their main traditional dances and rituals, as well as their arts and crafts. The Museum of Malawi organizes several cultural events in classrooms and public spaces as a means of preserving the nation's traditional values. It allows those who do not have access to village life to take advantage of the resources provided by the organization.

Language:



Chichewa, a language spoken by the Chewa tribe, is the most widespread. The primary language of Malawi, Chichewa, is taught to all students in the country's elementary schools. Although some Tumbuka along the lakeshore speaks Chitonga, the language of the Tumbuka tribe, Chitumbuka, is primarily spoken in north Malawi. The Yao tribe, which calls the southern lakeshore home, speaks Chiyao. English is widely spoken and the official language of government, higher education, business, and many towns and cities.

Geography:



Malawi is a landlocked nation in southeast Africa that shares borders with Tanzania to the northeast, Mozambique to the south, and Zambia to the northwest. Between latitudes 9° and 18° S and longitudes 32° and 36° E, it is located.

Plateaus typically rise from 914 to 1,219 meters above sea level in the mountainous regions of Malawi that surround the Rift Valley. However, some in the north reach heights of 2,438 meters. Shire Highlands, a region of gently rolling land located approximately 914 meters above sea level, is located south of Lake Malawi. In this region, the mountain peaks of Mulanje and Zomba reach heights of 2,134 and 3,048 meters, respectively.

Official nameRepublic of Malawi
CapitalLilongwe
Population1.99 crores
Area118,480 km²
CurrencyMalawian Kwacha
ReligionChristian
LanguageEnglish
Major citiesBlantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu


FAQs



Q1.What is the official language of Malawi?


English is the official language of Malawi.



Q2.What is the capital of Malawi?


Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi



Q3.What is the currency of Malawi?


Malawian Kwacha is the currency of Malawi



Q4.What is the climate of Malawi?


Malawi has two distinct seasons: the cool dry season, which lasts from May to October and averages around 13°C in June and July, and the hot, rainy season, which lasts from November to April and averages temperatures between 30° and 35°C.



Last Updated on: April 17, 2023