31 Malawi Facts to Talk About
Discover thirty-one intriguing facts about Malawi that not only highlight its unique culture and history but also provide a deeper understanding of this remarkable country. These insights can elevate your conversations and leave a lasting impression on others with your extensive knowledge of Malawi.
Thirty-one Malawi facts to talk about that will make you sound smarter.
- In the year 1480, Bantu tribes unite several smaller political states to form the Maravi Confederacy that at its height includes large parts of present-day Zambia and Mozambique plus the modern state of Malawi.
- In 1891, present day Malawi was sectioned off and became the British protectorate of Nyasaland.
- Malawi celebrates independence day on July 6, 1964 from the British.
- Malawi is named for the East African Maravi kingdom of the 16th century; the word maravi means fire flames.
- Christian population of Malawi is around 83%.
- Malawi ranks among the world's most densely populated and least developed countries.
- Malawi is one of the world's poorest countries with a GDP of around $230.
- In 2015, about half of Malawi’s 29 districts were hit by floods, destroying agricultural livelihoods, leaving more than 1,150,000 people affected and 336,000 displaced.
- English and Chichewa are both the official languages of Malawi.
- The median age of Malawi is 16.5 years old.
- Malawi is one of the world's hardest hit by HIV-Aids and home to more than one million children orphaned by the disease.
- Lilongwe is the largest and capital city of Malawi named after the Lilongwe River.
- Zomba was the capital of Nyasaland before the establishment of Malawi in 1964.
- Malawi is the 38th largest country in Africa.
- Malawi is 100th largest country in the world.
- Malawi is landlocked and has no coastline.
- Malawi is surrounded by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania.
- Lake Nyasa, some 580 km long, is the country's most prominent physical feature; it contains more fish species than any other lake on earth.
- Lowest point is the junction of the Shire River.
- Highest point is Sapitwa Mount Mlanje at 3,002 meters.
- Malawi's economy is predominately agricultural with about 80% of the population living in rural areas.
- Malawi's flag is three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green with a radiant, rising, red sun centered on the black band; black represents the native peoples, red the bloodshed in their struggle for freedom, and green the color of nature; the rising sun represents the hope of freedom for the continent of Africa.
- Malawi's economy is predominately agricultural with about 80% of the population living in rural areas.
- Population enjoys electricity access, 9%, urban areas 32% and rural areas 4%.
- Malawi’s internet users total around 9%.
- Currency of Malawi is the kwacha.
- Agriculture accounts for about one-third of GDP and 90% of export revenues.
- Tobacco accounts for more than half of Malawi’s exports.
- The government faces many challenges, including developing a market economy, improving educational facilities, addressing environmental problems, dealing with HIV/AIDS, and satisfying foreign donors on anti-corruption efforts.
- Malawi’s national symbol is a lion.
- National anthem Mulungu dalitsa Malawi -- Oh God Bless Our Land of Malawi.
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