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Malawi

The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked southeast African country bordered by Tanzania to the northeast, Zambia to the northwest and Mozambique on the east, south and west. It has a total area of 45,747 sq mi and an estimated population of 15.03 million as of 2009.

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What is the population of Malawi as of 2011?

According to the CIA Factbook, the estimated population in July of 2008 was 13,931,831.

We will not know the 2009 population for some time yet, probably until 2009.

What do people in Malawi eat?

The staple food in Malawi is nsima, a thick porridge made from maize (usually field corn) flour and water. The flour is called ufa. In the northern region, many people eat more cassava root than nsima. Rice is also eaten. Rice porridge is a popular breakfast food.

The accompaniments to the starches are beans, often cooked in a tomato based sauce, greens, and an onion and tomato based "soup." Chips (potato wedges) are often fried for gatherings. Peas and carrots are very popular. Sweet potatoes are a common dish and are especially delicious when ground nut (peanut) flour is mixed in.

Beans are the most common protein as they are inexpensive, but Malawians regularly eat chicken, goat, beef, and lamb or mutton.

A very popular street food is mbewa, boiled field mice that are dried in the sun. Vendors sell them on the side of the highway by holding them out on sticks. They're commonly called "mice on a stick" or "malawi sausage."

What subjects are taught in Malawi?

They study math, biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, Chichewa (language and literature), and English (language and literature). Urban areas may also have other languages and trade school courses.

What is another name for lake Malawi?

Malawi has 6 major lakes:

  1. Lake Chilwa
  2. Lake Chiuta
  3. Lake Kaulime
  4. Lake Kazuni
  5. Lake Malawi
  6. Lake Malombe

What are Malawis natural resources?

Tourism

Limestone (white or yellow, with globigerina)

Agriculture (fruits, vegetables, wines, olives oil, capers, etc.)

What does Malawi celebrate?

Type your answer here... traditional African feasts, relatives gather for a feast, with animals slaughtered, and normally there is church services in the morning and soccer matched in the late afternoon

Is Britain bigger than Malawi?

Yes, Britain is bigger. Malawi is 118,484 square kilometres or 45,747 square miles. Britain is 209,331 kilometres or 80,823 square miles.

Is Malawian passport free visa to Israel?

No. According to the Israeli Immigration Ministry Charts, Malawian citizens are exempted from VISA requirements for tourist-type entry. For longer stays, a student or work VISA is required.

When did Malawi become independent?

Mali Independence Day is September 22, 1960. This is according to the CIA World Factbook.

Is Malawi a city in Africa?

Malawi is located in south-central Africa. It is called the Warm Heart of Africa!

Are there scorpions in Malawi?

Yes, you will find them there: "African Black Tail Scorpion".

Distribution:

Africa (Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania). Asia (Saudi Arabia, Yemen).

What is Malawi like?

Malawi is a developing country located on the continent of Africa. The people of Malawi are quite hospitable and peaceful. The country has several tourists attractions and good accommodation services for foreigners.

Malawi's ten top richest people?

The top 20 richest people in Kenya: Daniel Moi, Jomo Kenyatta, Nicholas Biwott, Raila Odinga, Musalia Mudavadi, William Ruto, Mwai Kibaki, Jimnah Mbaru, Chris Kirubi, Philip Ndegwa, Manu Chandaria, Simeon Nyachae, Charles Njonjo, Stanley Githunguri, Naushad Merali, John Michuki, Sk Machria, John Harun Mwau, Njenga Karume, Joshua Kulei.

What do Malawi people wear?

People in Malawi wear anything, but there are limitations because of culture. For men, its shirts, t-shirts, shorts and trousers, and women wear trousers, skirts, blouses and dresses.

Usually because of the culture, most Malawian women wear skirts and dresses that are at least below the knee in length or even longer. Short skirts may be worn but it may not go down well with people on the streets. Malawian women also wear the traditional wear. Malawian women of every social class wear the traditional chitenje cloth when cooking or working around the house. For wealthier women it functions as an apron. For women in poverty, it is an item of clothing.

Malawian men -especially in the villages - rarely wear shorts unless playing sports, and many wear suits or at least sport coats to any community gathering.

Women were required by law to wear skirts when Dr. Banda was president, and that tradition remains strong today even though the law changed long ago. Women in the villages rarely wear trousers of any kind. In the major cities, trousers - and even jeans - have become commonplace.

Is there baseball in Malawi?

Soccer, rugby, field hockey, and crikett

What religions are in Malawi?

Roughly, more than 70% of people in Zimbabwe claim to be Christians. About 50 % belong to traditional churches like Roman Catholic, Methodist and Anglican. However, there is a growing trend of independent Protestant churches, with membership at one campus reaching beyond 20,000. Charismatic Christianity is probably the second largest Christian group, with examples being Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Assemblies Of God Association, United Apostolic Faith Church, Harvest House Internantional and Word of Life Ministries International.

A pseudo-Christianity group, an apostolic sect, is the third largest group. This group mixes teachings of Judaism and ancestral worship. Ancestral worship is probably the fourth group. Other religions include Muslim, Hindu and Baha'i.

By which name was Malawi called?

The Republic of Madagascar was formerly known as the Malagasy Republic. Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off of the southeastern coast of Africa. Madagascar's main island is the fourth largest island in the world.

Where is lake Malawi?

It is in Africa, lying between Tanzania and Malawi.

Is Swahili spoken in Malawi?

Swahili is the most important indigenous language in Africa by a huge margin. Virtualy all people in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda,and eastern Congo speak Swahili, a total of well over 100 million. Most people in Burundi and Rwanda also speak Swahili, and some (maybe many) in Mozambique, Malawi, Somalia, and Zambia.

Is Zomba to the north or south of Lake Malawi?

It is in the south of Africa. See the map at the link below.

What is the National Anthem of Malawi?

Ee Mungu nguvu yetu

Ilete baraka kwetu

Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi

Natukae na undugu

Amani na uhuru

Raha tupate na ustawi.

Amkeni ndugu zetu

Tufanye sote bidii

Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu

Nchi yetu ya Kenya

Tunayoipenda

Tuwe tayari kuilinda

Natujenge taifa letu

Ee, ndio wajibu wetu

Kenya istahili heshima

Tuungane mikono

Pamoja kazini

Kila siku tuwe na shukrani

English

O God of all creation

Bless this our land and nation

Justice be our shield and defender

May we dwell in unity

Peace and liberty

Plenty be found within our borders.

Let one and all arise

With hearts both strong and true

Service be our earnest endeavor

And our homeland of Kenya

Heritage of splendor

Firm may we stand to defend.

Let all with one accord

In common bond united

Build this our nation together

And the glory of Kenya

The fruit of our labor

Fill every heart with thanksgiving