Malawi
Facts:
• Area: 118 500 km²
• Capital: Lilongwe
• Currency: Malawian
Kwacha
• Climate: Subtropical;
rainy season Nov-May;
summer Jan-Mar
• People: Major tribes
Chewa, Yao
• Official language:
English and Chichewa
• Time: GMT plus three
hours
This is the lake country of Africa, situated on the golden shores
of the tranquil Lake Malawi.
Malawi boasts sandy beaches, lovely resorts and a reputation
for offering of the most cost-effective holidays in Africa.
Malawi: Is situated on the third largest lake in Africa. The
lake is also known as Lake Nyasa and much of the country's activities
revolve around it: from fishing for the locals to a major tourist
attraction. The country takes its name from the word "malavi"
which means "haze" or reflected light - thought to describe
the rising sun over the lake.
