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Republic of Malawi (MAW)

ISO MWI IOC MAW +265  Capital: Lilongwe
20,734,262Population
118,484Surface area (km²)
175.0Inhabitants per km²
$11.3BGDP (current US$)
$523GDP per capita
17.3%Urban population

Position in Africa

East Africa
Malawi -13.25°, 34.30°

Country facts

Official name (English)
Republic of Malawi
Official name (Français)
République du Malawi
Official name (العربية)
جمهورية مالاوي
Official name (Português)
República do Malawi
Currency
Malawian kwacha (MWK)
Official languages
English, Chewa
Main religion
Christians
Time zone
Africa/Blantyre
Calling code
+265
ISO / IOC codes
MW · MWI · MAW
Coordinates
-13.25°, 34.30°

Main cities

Districts (28) in 3 regions
Lilongwe Blantyre Mzuzu Zomba Kasungu
CapitalMain cityDistricts (28) in 3 regions

Departments & divisions

Districts (28) in 3 regions
Northern RegionCentral RegionSouthern RegionLilongweBlantyreMzimbaZombaKasunguMangochiMachingaSalimaNkhotakota

Cities

CityRoleCoordinates
LilongweCapital-13.963, 33.774
BlantyreMain city-15.786, 35.006
MzuzuMain city-11.466, 34.021
ZombaMain city-15.383, 35.333
KasunguMain city-13.033, 33.483

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