The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in the southeastern part of the African continent. The country gained independence from the United Kingdom on July 6, 1964. Neighbors; It is neighbor to Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. The area is; 118.484 km2. The capital of the country is Lilongwe.
Malawi Area Code: +265
Malawi Currency: Malawi Kvassa
Cities of Malawi
Blantyre, Karonga, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Zomba Blan
Malawi's Economy
Malawi's economy is mostly based on agriculture and animal husbandry. 90% of the people work in the field of agriculture. 25,000 km2 of land is suitable for agriculture and is very efficient. The most grown products are tea, tobacco, corn, coffee, cassava, rice, sugar beet, millet, cotton, vegetables and fruit. The most important export products are tobacco, tea and cotton. In addition to the agricultural companies operating in the country, there is a refinery, manufacturing industry, cement, weaving and ceramic factories.
The timber obtained from the forests of Malawi is of high quality and is the country's most important source of income. Mines are in insufficient quantity and are mostly used in manufacturing industry. Imports of consumer goods, petroleum, various minerals, machinery and motor vehicles from foreign countries.
Malawi's income sources include fishing and tourism. Lake Malawi, Rift Valley and Mlanje Mountain are of great importance for tourism.
Products Exported by Malawi
Raw Tobacco, Gold, Raw Sugar, Tea and Dried Legumes.
Malawi's Import Products
Packaged drugs, Wheat, Human or Animal Blood, Postage Stamps and Delivery Trucks.
Malawi Exports Countries
Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, United Arab Emirates, the United States and Russia.
Malawi's Imports Countries
South Africa, China, India, Malaysia and Tanzania.
Nations Living in Malawi
The majority of the population is from the Bantu tribe. Very little Asian and European are also available.
Languages spoken in Malawi
Official languages; Translated, English. 90% of the people speak Malavidis. (Shish-va language)