Malawi Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Malawi |
Common Name | Malawi – /məˈlɑ.wi/ |
Nationality | Malawian(s) – noun, Malawian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1964 (from the United Kingdom) |
Administrative Divisions | 28 districts |
Total Population | 21.3 million (#62) with 18.3% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Lilongwe (capital city), Blantyre-Limbe |
Major Languages | English (official), Chewa (common) |
Electricity Access | 14.1% of total population |
Internet Access | 24% of total population |
Currency | Malawian Kwachas (MWK) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $29.7 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $1,500 (#220) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 118,484 sq km / 45,747 sq mi (#100) with 20.6% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Southern Africa |
Bordering Countries | Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Oh God Bless Our Land of Malawi”