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___ MalawiDestination Malawi, a virtual travel guide to the "Warm Heart of Africa". This page aims to give you a broad overview of Malawi's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Malawi, addresses of Malawian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Malawi. |  Malawi chiefs chairs | |
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Republic of Malawi |
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 Flag of Malawi Background: Malawis' predominantly rural population is comprised of various tribes that migrated from other parts of Africa. According to its gross national income (GNI) the Republic of Malawi is the poorest country in Africa, its economy is agro-based. There is a small tourism sector which is being primed for growth. The former British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. First democratic multiparty elections were held in 1994, after three decades of one-party rule. A provisional constitution, took full effect in 1995. In the 2004 elections the UDF party was voted in again for the third time since 1994. border countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia related countries: United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Republic of Malawi short form: Malawi former: British Central African Protectorate, Nyasaland Protectorate, Nyasaland. ISO Country Code: mw Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 23:25 Local Time = UTC +2h Capital City: Lilongwe (pop. 600 000) Other Cities: Blantyre (the country's commercial capital), Zomba, Mzuzu Government: Type: multi-party democracy. Independence: July 6, 1964. Constitution: May 18, 1995. Geography: Location: Southeastern Africa Area: 118,484 sq. km. (45,747 sq. mi.) Terrain: Plateaus, highlands, and valleys. Lake Malawi (formerly referred to as Lake Nyasa) comprises about 20% of total area. Climate: Predominately sub-tropical; two main seasons, cold-dry and hot-wet. The hot-wet season is from November to April. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Malawian(s) Population: 10 million. GNI per capita PPP: $ 596 (year) Ethnic groups: Chewa, Nyanja, Tumbuka, Yao, Lomwe, Sena, Tonga, Ngoni, Ngonde, Asian, European. Religions: Protestant 55%, Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 20%, indigenous beliefs 3%, other 2%. Languages: English (official), Chichewa (official), regional dialects, i.e., Chitumbuka, Chiyao, Chilomwe. Literacy: total population 58%. Natural resources: Limestone, uranium (potential), coal, bauxite, phosphates, graphite, granite, black granite, aquamarine, tourmaline, rubies, sapphires, rare earths. Agriculture products: Tobacco, sugarcane, cotton, tea, corn, potatoes, cassava (tapioca), sorghum, pulses; groundnuts, Macadamia nuts; cattle, goats. Industries: Tobacco, tea, sugar, sawmill products, cement, consumer goods. Exports partners: South Africa 23.3%, USA 13.4%, Germany 11.3%, Egypt 5.7%, Portugal 4.8%, Japan 4.5%, Netherlands 4.1% (2003) Imports partners: South Africa 53.7%, India 4.9%, Tanzania 3.9% (2003) Currency: Kwacha (MWK) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MalawiGovernment of the Republic of MalawiOfficial government home page. Ministry of Information Official web site offers Facts on Malawi. Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Responsible for the foreign policy of the Government. Statistics The National Statistical Office of Malawi Weather Malawi Meteorological Services Malawi weather data. Maps Map
of MalawiAdministrative Map of Malawi.  Google
Earth MalawiZoomable satellite view of Malawi. Google
Earth LilongweZoomable satellite view of Malawi's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa.  Lake Malawi - Fishing with Dogout Canoe |
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NewsallAfrica.com MalawiRegional Malawi News provided by allAfrica.com The Nation Malawi News. Weekly News Malawi government publications. Radio Capital FM Malawi Malawi radio station , provides news headlines. |
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Business & EconomyNational Bank of MalawiReserve Bank of Malawi Africa-Online Malawi ISP SNDP Malawi ISP, an UNDP funded Malawi Government Programme. __Transportation Air Malawi The Malawi Airline |
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Destination Malawi - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Malawi: Lilongwe, Blantyre, Kasungu, Kasungu National Park, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, Lake MalawiAccommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, tours and much more. Guide 2 Malawi Another official Malawi Tourism Website. Malawi Tourism Comprehensive Malawi information by members of Malawi's travel and tourism industry. Malawi Holiday Comprehensive guide to Malawi. MALAWI - The Warm Heart of Africa Malawi's Tourism related information. |
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EducationChancellor CollegeLargest of the constituent colleges of the University of Malawi, located in Zomba. Phoenix Primary School International School, Blantyre. Saint Andrews Primary School International Primary School. University of Malawi Home page of the University of Malawi. |
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EnvironmentThe Cichlid Fishes of Lake MalawiSite devoted to the largest lake-fish fauna and the largest vertebrate species flock on earth. National Parks & Game Reserves Malawi's natural heritage. |
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about Lake Malawi CichlidsCichlids, Malawi's Freshwater Coral Fish |
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HistoryHistory of MalwiBrief History of Malwi by the Ministry of Information. Malawi History Brief History of Malwi by Africanet. |
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SearchMalawiNetMalawi's ISP Network. Zikomo.Net Malawi web index and business directory. Additional Information on MalawiAfrica South of the Sahara: MalawiKaren Fung's collection of Malawi related resources. African Studies Center - University of Pennsylvania: Malawi Page BBC News Country Profile: Malawi Governments on the WWW: Malawi An MBendi Profile: Malawi Open Directory Project: Malawi Wikipedia: Malawi The World Factbook -- Malawi |
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