Malawi map and facts

Republic of Malawi · Eastern Africa, Africa. Capital: Lilongwe.

Lilongwe

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Malawi in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital

Malawi in context

Malawi is home to about 20.7 million people, 0.26% of the world's population, on 118,484 km² of territory. It is landlocked, with no coastline. It shares land borders with 3 countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia.

Closest in size in Africa: compare Malawi and Eritrea. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.

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Malawi FAQ

What is the capital of Malawi?

The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.

What is the population of Malawi?

About 20.7 million people (20,734,262), which ranks 62nd of 197 countries.

How big is Malawi?

Malawi covers 118,484 km² (45,747 sq mi), the 98th-largest country by area.

What continent is Malawi in?

Malawi is in Africa, in the Eastern Africa subregion.

What countries border Malawi?

Malawi borders 3 countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia.

What language is spoken in Malawi?

Official or national languages: English, Chewa.

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