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Malawi

Outdoor adventures and exciting wildlife.

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique to the west, south, and east. The country is divided into three regions: the Northern Region, Central Region, and Southern Region. The capital is Lilongwe, which is also the largest city, and the official languages are English and Chichewa, but a variety of other languages are also spoken.

Among the most popular tourist destinations are Lake Malawi, Mount Mulanje, and the Liwonde National Park. Lake Malawi is the largest lake in Malawi and the ninth largest lake in the world. It is also home to a large number of fish species, including the cichlid, which is the national fish of Malawi. Mount Mulanje is the highest mountain in Malawi and one of the highest in Africa. The Liwonde National Park is located in the southern part of the country and is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and leopards.

Some of the most popular dishes in Malawi cuisine are nsima (a type of cornmeal porridge), beans, and fish.

Best places to visit in Malawi

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Sanctuary Lodge, Lilongwe | Lilongwe in Malawi

Lilongwe

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City
Photo of St Michael and All Angels Church in Blantyre, Malawi | Blantyre in Malawi

Blantyre

3.8
City
Lake Malawi National Park (Malawi) | Lake Malawi National Park in Malawi

Lake Malawi National Park

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Nature reserve
House facade with bay window in Zomba, Malawi. Photographer's caption: The city centre of Zomba looked like something straight out of an old western movie. This Photograph was taken during the Virus Free Generation Hip-Hop Tour in Malawi | Zomba in Malawi

Zomba

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City
St. Peters' church, one of the largest churches in Africa. In Likoma Island, Malawi | Likoma Island in Malawi

Likoma Island

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Island
Bakili Muluzi Bridge in Mangochi crossing the river Shire. | Mangochi in Malawi

Mangochi

Town
Livingstonia Mission Church, Overtoun Institution, Church of Central Africa Presbyterian. | Livingstonia in Malawi

Livingstonia

Town
Crocodiles sunbathing at Liwonde National Park, Malawi | Liwonde National Park in Malawi

Liwonde National Park

Nature reserve
First earthbag house in Rumphi built with wall of stabled plastic bags filled with soil and sand. | Rumphi in Malawi

Rumphi

Town
Afromontane Grassland, Nykia Plateau, Malawi | Nyika National Park in Malawi

Nyika National Park

Nature reserve
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