Malawi
Malawi is a country in Africa with a population of 21,104,480. Its capital is Lilongwe and the currency is the MWK. GDP per capita is around $650, the main language is English.
Key facts
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Where is Malawi?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 737,000 in 1800 to 21,104,480 in 2023
From 32.7 yrs in 1950 to 67.4 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is MW?
MW is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Malawi, a country in Africa with its capital at Lilongwe.
What language do they speak in Malawi?
The main language spoken in Malawi is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
What is the country calling code for Malawi?
The international dialling code for Malawi is +265. Its two-letter country code is MW.
What currency is used in Malawi?
Malawi uses the MWK, currency code MWK.
What is the population of Malawi?
Malawi has a population of about 21,104,480 people across 118,484 km².