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Malawi Travel Guide

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique which surrounds it on the east, south, and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi.

Known as 'The Warm Heart of Africa', Malawi is great country to visit for newcomers to Africa. With beautiful scenery, over-friendly people, and a stunning lake it is a great destination to explore.

The main attraction in Malawi is the magnificent Lake Malawi which stretches over 500km long.

Another attraction is the vast Nyika National Park which is a great location for walking,cycling or riding safaris and Liwonde National Park which is also a great safari destination.

Know before you go

• Time- GMT/UTC + 2
• Population - 12 million
• Seasons- Cool and dry (May-Aug), hot and dry (September to mid-November), hot and wet (mid-November to April)
• Language(s)- English, Chichewa
• Telephone code 265; international access code 101
• Capital- Lilongwe
• Money- Malawi Kwacha; US$1 = MK140