Malawi
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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green with a radiant, rising, red sun centered in the black band.

Currency
Malawian kwacha.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Southern africa, east of zambia.

Climate
Sub-tropical; rainy season (november to may); dry season (may to november).

Terrain
Narrow elongated plateau with rolling plains, rounded hills, some mountains.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at junction of the Shire River and international boundary with Mozambique 37 m. The highest point is at Sapitwa (Mount Mlanje) 3,002 m.

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Malawi

This is a map of Malawi. The map illustrates the location of Lilongwe and its proximity to Karonga, Chipoka, Monkey Bay, and the Lake Nyasa.

Other countries on this map include: Tanzania / Zambia / Mozambique

Malawi News:
Hard choices in Malawi
Food or education? Public spending choices are never easy. But in Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries, the choices are particularly stark.
Plea over asylum family detention
A Glasgow MSP raises concerns about a mother and daughter from Malawi being held at the Dungavel detention centre.

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