Guide to Malawi
Must See Malawi
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At a glance
The tourist brochures bill Malawi as 'the warm heart of Africa', and for once the hype is true. Malawi's scenery is gorgeous and varied and Malawians tend to be extremely friendly toward travellers. Nature lovers will adore the national parks and game reserves, mountain hiking and plateau trekking.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Republic of Malawi
- Capital city:
- Lilongwe
- Area:
- 118,484 sq km / 45,747 sq miles
- Population:
- 11,600,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +2 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- English (official)
- Religion:
- Protestant (55%), Roman Catholic (20%), Muslim (20%), traditional indigenous beliefs
- Currency:
- Kwacha
- Electricity:
- 230V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
