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.
The city experiences the Tropical Continental Climate.
The city ensures that people visiting Blantyre, doesn�t face any trouble while traveling. There are plenty of modes to tour the city. You can either take a minibus or hire a taxi. Both are comfortable and cheap means of traveling. You can also hire a ferry to travel nearby. For the budget traveler, touring by foot is the best option.
Blantyre is the commercial and trading center of Malawi. The downtown area is full of shops run by Asians and so you can find a abundant asian items being sold. The city center is a bustling market area popular with locals offers all kinds of fruits, veggies, used clothing, construction materials etc. If you are looking for western-style shops, then head to Chichiri shopping mall. There is a lot of variety and available at reasonable prices.