Malawi

Africa · Capital Lilongwe

Malawi is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Lilongwe. It has a population of around 18,143,315 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Malawian kwacha. Malawi is landlocked, sharing land borders with 3 countries.

Malawi is a country in Africa. Its capital is Lilongwe. It has a population of 18,143,315, bordering 3 countries. The official language is English. The official currency is the Malawian kwacha.

Where is Malawi?

Malawi at a glance

Capital: Lilongwe
Population: 18.1M
Currency: Malawian kwacha
Language: English
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Malawi

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Frequently asked questions about Malawi

What is the capital of Malawi?

The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.

What continent is Malawi in?

Malawi is located in Africa.

What is the population of Malawi?

Malawi has a population of approximately 18,143,315 people.

What is the currency of Malawi?

The official currency of Malawi is the Malawian kwacha.

What language is spoken in Malawi?

The main language spoken in Malawi is English.

What is the flag of Malawi?

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