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Malawi



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Malawi
Population: 16,363,000
Area: 118,480 km2
Capital City: Lilongwe
Major Religion: Christianity, African Zionism
Currency: Malawi kwacha (MWK)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +2
Current time: 01:05am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 265
Region: Africa
Language: English, Chewa


Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.malawitourism.com
Electricity: 230V
Electrical Socket:

Type G


Travel Cost: $$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Lake Malawi National Park
  • Chongoni Rock-Art Area
  • Lengwe National Park
  • Liwonde National Park

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)