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Malawi

Also Known As Republic of Malawi
Eastern Africa

Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south and southwest. On 6 July 1964, Nyasaland became independent from British rule and renamed itself Malawi. Its capital is Lilongwe. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Lilongwe 2
Population
22,224,282 2
As of July 2025.
Population Estimate Year
2025 2
Area (sq km)
118,484 2
Independence or Founding Year
1964 2
On 6 July 1964, Nyasaland became independent from British rule and renamed itself Malawi.
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Malawi

Cities

Blantyre

Malawi

Lilongwe

Malawi

Mzuzu

Malawi

Zomba

Malawi
Connections

Associated With

Lilongwe, Cities
Source Lilongwe (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Lake Malawi, Bodies of Water
Source Lake Malawi (Wikipedia)

Has Capital

Lilongwe, Cities
Source Lilongwe (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases

Nationals Include

Gertrude Hiwa

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Gertrude Hiwa - WikipediaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
She was appointed as Malawi's Law Commissioner in 2008 and 2013.
Janet Banda

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Rizine Mzikamanda

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Vera Chirwa

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Vera Chirwa

Origin Of

Kiwano

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Site Of

Malawi Railways

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Reserve Bank of Malawi

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Found There

Dambo

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Mount Mulanje

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Rift Valley

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Source Wikidata: Gregory Rift
Malawi National Malaria Control Programme

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Malawi National Multi-Sector Nutrition Policy

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Malawi National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Programme

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Constitution of Malawi

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Source Wikidata: Constitution of Malawi
Supreme Court of Appeal of Malawi

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Source Malawi Judiciary: Supreme Court of AppealRole of the court
Quote, Role of the court
In addition to being Malawi's highest appellate court, the Supreme Court of Appeal performs a unique function.
Adiantum Capillus-Veneris

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African Baobab

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African Great Lakes

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Baobab

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Bluegill

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Book Scorpion

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Branched Horsetail

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Cereus jamacaru

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Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica)

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Corn crake

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Cretan Brake

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Cricket

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Cucumis melo

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Cyperus alternifolius

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Dalbergia melanoxylon

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Giant Salvinia

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Kapok

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Kirk's Caecilian

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Source Scolecomorphus kirkii (Wikipedia)Distribution: Malawi
Quote, Distribution: Malawi
It is known from southern Malawi east of the Shire River, northern Mozambique, and Tanzania (including the Nguru, Udzungwa and Uluguru Mountains); the known distribution is discontinuous but the species is expected to occur in the intervening areas.
Lycopodium Clavatum

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Mediterranean Fruit Fly

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Mosquito Fern

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Otocyon

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Poinsettia

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Royal Fern

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Running Club Moss

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Southern Maidenhair Fern

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Staghorn Fern

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Tunbridge Filmy Fern

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Water Hyacinth

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Malawi (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Republic of Malawi
  • Infobox, capital
    Lilongwe
  • Infobox, area
    118,484 km2
  • Demographics section, 2025
    22,224,282 (as of July 2025)
  • Lead section
    In 1891, the area was designated by the British as the British Central African Protectorate, renamed Nyasaland in 1907. In 1964, Nyasaland became independent under Prime Minister Hastings Banda and was renamed Malawi.
  • Introduction
    Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over 118,484 km2 (45,747 sq mi) and has a population of 22,224,282 (as of July 2025).
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Wikidata: Malawi
Wikidata Q1020, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Lake Malawi (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: Lake Malawi, Lead section
Quote, Bordered By Water: Lake Malawi, Lead section
located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania
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Lilongwe (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Lilongwe, Infobox, Country
    Malawi
  • Has Capital: Lilongwe, Lead section
    Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi
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