Quick summary: Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa with about 20 million people, capital Lilongwe, and official languages English and Chichewa.
Malawi sits between Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia. Independent since 1964, it is known as the Warm Heart of Africa.
Geography
Area roughly 118,000 km2. Lake Malawi covers about 20% of national territory. Highest point: Sapitwa on Mulanje (3,002 m).
People
Major ethnic groups include Chewa, Lomwe, Yao, and Tumbuka. Chichewa is the national lingua franca; English is used in government and schools.
Economy
Currency: Malawi kwacha (MWK). Key exports include tobacco, tea, sugar, and legumes. Major cities: Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba.
