Malawi: flag, capital and facts
Malawi is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Lilongwe. Population — 21,655,286. Area — 118,484 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Malawi
Black, red and green with a rising sun.
The capital of Malawi — Lilongwe
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi. Lilongwe enjoys lilac sunsets over the lake.
Facts about Malawi
- Official name
- Republic of Malawi
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 21,655,286
- Area
- 118,484 km²
- Currency
- MWK (MK)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -13.5°, 34°
How to remember the name
The nameMalawi — named for Lake Malawi, full of tiny fish.
Did you know?
Lake Malawi has more fish species than any other lake on Earth.
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