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Capital: Lilongwe
Languages: Chichewa, English
Ethnic Groups: Chewa, Nyanja, Tumbuko, Yao, Lomwe, others
Religions: Protestant 55%, Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 20%
Monetary Unit: Kwacha (MWK 454)


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The Republic of Malawi (IPA: [məˈlɑːwi] or [malaβi]; formerly Nyasaland) is a democratic, densely populated country located in southeastern Africa. It has Zambia to the north-west, Tanzania to the north, and Mozambique surrounding it on the east, south, and west. The origin of the name Malawi remains unclear; it is held to be either derived from that of southern tribes, or noting the "glitter of the sun rising across the lake" (as seen in its flag)...more
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On flickr:
• Malawi
• Southern Africa
• Africa
• Images of Africa
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Other Forums:
• Lonely Planet Thorntree: Malawi

Originally posted at 12:04AM, 2 October 2006 PST ( permalink )
worldwidewandering edited this topic 12 months ago.