News: India has dispatched a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi following the drought caused by the El Nino effect.
Key Facts About Malawi
- 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).
