Lilongwe is the official capital of Malawi and has grown over the years. The city started as a small fishing village, today it is the second largest city in Malawi, and an important trading center. Most of the commercial activities take place in here. Lilongwe is partitioned into an old town, a new and a modern quarter. The New Town has several commercial structures and buildings, the Old Town is still little backward and lacks development but has some charm attached to it. Lilongwe is known as the Garden City, surrounded by flowering trees, fascinating sceneries, and awe-inspiring landscapes that complement its modern architecture and parklands. Most of the people visit this city in warmer months when several bright flowers are blooming, beautiful migratory birds can be seen and there is chirpiness all around.
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Blantyre is the economic capital of Malawi, located in the southern part of the country along the Shire River. The town was established as a Church of Scotland Mission Station in 1876 and is named after the famous explorer David Livingstone. Blantyre is the main commercial and industrial centre of Malawi. All the important trade and business is carried out from here. The local population is of this town is of Bantu origins. The atmosphere of the city is very calm and friendly. The pleasant weather, excellent places for dining and wonderful shopping complexes all makes it a great holiday destination.
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Malawi is situated in Southeast Asia and surrounded on all side by land. It is officially called the Republic of Malawi. The three major National Parks of Malawi provide the main tourist attractions. Malawi Tourism is full of potential and the government is attempting to expand it. Lake Malawi National Park and the Chongoni Rock Art Area are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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118,484 square km (45,747 square miles)
14,901,000 (estimated)
English, Chichewa
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The low lying areas in the southern parts of the country have a hot climate and the northern highlands are temperate in nature. The period between November and April is warm with rainfall and thunderstorm. The rest of the months are considerably dry in comparison.
Malawi is comprised of lakes, mountains, valleys and plateaus. The Zomba mountain peak measures 7,000 feet (2,134) and the Mulanje mountain peak is of 10,000 feet in height.
Territory & Capital : Malawi is situated between latitudes 9 degrees and 18 degrees S and longitudes 32 degrees and 36 degrees E. It is surrounded by Tanzania in the northeast, Zambia in the northwest and Mozambique on the east, south and west. Lake Malawi separates Malawi from Mozambique and Tanzania. Lilongwe, which is the largest city of Malawi, is also the capital of Malawi.
Suitable Visiting Seasons : The period between April and November is the dry season of Malawi and the coolest time of the year. This is the best time to visit Malawi. Not only will your trip not be hampered by the rains but also the sightings of the animals will be also frequent as the animals will come out to the water holes.
There are 39 airports, 797 km (495 miles) of railways, 700 km (435 miles) of waterways and 15,451 km (9,601 miles) of highways in Malawi which are used for transportation.
A Malawian Visa should be obtained before entering Malawi. They can be arranged from the Malawian Embassy. Take care to ensure that at least six months remain between the intended exit date and the expiry date.
