Key Facts About Malawi

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Key Facts About Malawi

Malawi
Source: World Atlas
  • Location: Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa.
  • It is located in the Great Rift Valley along the western shore of Lake Malawi, which is the southernmost lake of the Great African Rift Valley.
  • Borders: Malawi shares international borders with Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique.
  • Capital City: The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
  • Climate: Predominately sub-tropical
  • Terrain: The region can be divided into four physiographic regions
    • Great Rift Valley
    • The central plateau
    • Highland region
    • Isolated mountains
  • Lakes: The Great Rift Valley hosts Lake Malawi, the third-largest lake in Africa.
  • Major Rivers: The Shire River is the largest river in Malawi and serves as the only outlet of Lake Malawi.
  • Highest Peak: The highest mountain is Mount Mulanje, with a height of 3,002 m (9,849 ft).
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