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Location
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is located in Southern Africa and is bordered by
Zambia (837Km) to the West, Tanzania (475 Km) to the North and East, and
Mozambique (1569 Km) to the South. It covers an area of 118,480 Sq.
Km. It's capital City is Lilongwe.
Malawi experiences a tropical Climate with dry seasons during the months
of May to November and rainy season during the other months particularly
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Climate
The Lakeshore areas have a low
rainfall, and a warm relaxing climate, which mean daily temperatures
ranging from 29deg C in January to 21 deg C in July. The highland areas
(such as Zomba Mountain) have greater temperatures changes, and the air is
bracing. The nights can be cold. The dry season is between May and
October, with rain intermittent during the remaining months but
particularly between December and March. However, there is always ample
sunshine at the Lakeshore.
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| Malawi is a landlocked Country with varying terrain across
it. It has main highland areas of Nyika and Viphya Plateaus to the North
and other parts of the country, with the highest elevation point on Mount
Mulanje called Sapitwa (3002m). Most low lying areas are found along the
lake Shore, with lowest elevation point located at the junction of the
Shire river and the international boundary with Mozambique (37m). |
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The People
Malawi has a population of about 10,000,416 (July 1999 est.), with 90%
of the population living in the rural areas, and population growth rate of
1.57% (1999 est.).
The ethnic group composition of Malawian Culture includes Chewa, Nyanja,
Yao, Tumbuka, Lomwe, Sena, Tonga, Ngoni, Ngonde, Asian and European. The
national language is Chichewa while English is the official language.
Other languages are Tumbuka used in the North and Yao in the South.
Most people in Malawi are Christians while others still observe
traditional beliefs. The religions of Malawi include Protestants (55%),
Roman Catholic (20%), Muslim (20%), and the remaining for traditional
indigenous beliefs and other minor religions. |
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