| Local name: Mfuko la Malawi |
| Surface : 118 480 kmē (about 46
000 square miles) |
| Population : 9.845.000 inhabitants |
| Electricity: 220/240V, 50Hz |
| Climate: The southern part of Malawi is
tropical and there are 3 types of seasons namely rainy, dry and cool. The rainy season
starts in November and ends in April. From May to July it is winter in the Southern
Hemisphere and it is therefore cooler. From August to October it is relatively dry, and
huge dust storms are common in October. The area around the lake is generally warmer than
the higher plateau areas. |
| Visa: A valid passport, with at least six months to expiry
date from intended exit date, is required to enter Malawi. Visas are not obtainable at points of
entry must be organised prior to travelling through the nearest Malawian Embassy or High
Commission. Visa are required by all but the following passport holders: Bahamas,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Fiji, Finland,
Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Grenada, Iceland, Israel, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho,
Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway,
Portugal, San Marino, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden,
Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Malawi has diplomatic representation in
Belgium (Brussels), Canada (Ontario) France (Paris) Germany (Bonn), Japan (Tokyo), Kenya
(Nairobi), Mozambique (Maputo), Namibia (Windhoek) South Africa (Pretoria), UK (London),
USA (Washington), Zambia (Lusaka) and Zimbabwe (Harare). Visitors passes are required by
all foreign passport holders and these can be obtained, free of charge, at the point of
entry. Visitor's passes are valid for 1 month and can easily be extended, up to a maximum
of 90 days |
| Capital: Lilongwe (pop 235,000) |
| System : Democratic Unitary
Republic.......The president is head of state, and holds all
executive powers. Legislative authority is vested in the unicameral National Assembly with
112 members, elected for a 5-year term |
| Languages : english, chichewa, yao |
| Religions: Christianity 75% , Islam 20% |
| Money : Malawian kwacha (MK) |
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