Malawi: flag, capital and key facts
Malawi is a country in Africa whose capital is Lilongwe. It covers 118,484 km², making it the 98th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 19,129,952, 62nd in the world. It shares a land border with 3 countries. Official currency: Malawian kwacha (MWK).
Key facts about Malawi
| Capital | Lilongwe |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 19,129,952 (rank 62) |
| Land area | 118,484 km² (rank 98) |
| Currency | Malawian kwacha (MWK) |
| GDP per capita | 580 USD |
| Main languages | Chichewa, English |
| ISO 3166-1 code | MW |
Which countries border Malawi?
Malawi shares a land border with 3 countries:
- Mozambique — capital Maputo
- Tanzania — capital Dodoma
- Zambia — capital Lusaka
Other countries in Africa
Play with Malawi on Flagdle
Malawi is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Lilongwe” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.