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Malawi Culture, Geography and History

Geography and Environment of Malawi

With Africa's third largest lake running almost the entire length of its eastern flank, visitors to Malawi often make a beeline to the idyllic shores of Lake Malawi and choose to explore no further. And, with pristine water that's ideal for all forms of water-based fun, it's easy to see why! But venture a little further afield and you'll discover much natural diversity and a changing terrain of lush forests and game parks, rugged mountains and fertile plateaux.


History and Government of Malawi


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Recommended Reading

  • The Heaven Shop - Deborah Ellis
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - William Kamkwamba
  • Dark Star Safari - Paul Theroux
  • To Africa with Spatula - Jane Baker Lotter

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Malawi at a glance

  • 25
  • Lilongwe (population 260,000)
  • 14.9 million
  • Chichewa, English
  • MWK
  • (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria
  • Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)
  • +265

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