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Malawi - Practical information

The country in numbers
Country's full name
Republic of Malawi
Area in Km2
118,480
Population
14,900,841 population
Capital
Lilongwe
Religion
75% Christian; 15% Muslim; 10% Other
Government
Unitary presidential republic
Language
Official language
Chewa, English
Languages spoken
None
Time
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+2
Currency
Currency
Kwacha
Dangers and annoyances
Dangers and annoyances
Low criminality risk
Border Issues
None
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
Low
Credit cards
Popular
Yes
Cards
Mastercard, Visa
Tips
Leave a tip
Advised
Internet and telephony
Calling code
+265
Internet availability
Low
Electricity
V
230
Hz
50