Akousa
Malawi
Lilongwe · Eastern Africa · English, Chichewa
Key Statistics
Population
20.9M
#62 / 197
Area
118,484 km²
#98 / 197
GDP (Nominal)
$13.18B
2024 estimate
#145 / 197
GDP per Capita
$630
2024 estimate
#191 / 197
Population Density
177/km²
#55 / 197
Low
Human Development Index
0.508
#173 / 194
Life Expectancy
62.9 years
#168 / 196
CO₂ Emissions
0.08 t/capita
Moderate
Press Freedom
#69
RSF Index 2024
Internet Users
24%
#186 / 197
Calling Code
+265
Timezone
UTC+2
Driving Side
Left
Location
| Continent | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa |
| Coordinates | 13.5°S, 34.0°E |
| Coastline | Landlocked |
General Information
| Official Name | Malawi |
| Capital | Lilongwe |
| Government | Unitary presidential republic |
| Independence | 1964 |
| Languages | English, Chichewa |
| Currency | MWK |
| Population Density | 177/km² |
| Calling Code | +265 |
| Timezone | UTC+2 |
| Top-Level Domain | .mw |
| Driving Side | Left-hand traffic |
| ISO Code | MW · MWI |
| Memberships | African UnionSADCCommonwealth |
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