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Malawi
Warm Heart of Africa
Overview
The "Warm Heart of Africa," a landlocked nation centered around Lake Malawi, known for its friendly people, freshwater diving, and tea plantations.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Land Area
118,484 km²
Capital
Lilongwe
Languages
English, Chewa
Currencies
Malawian kwacha (MK)
At a Glance
56
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
36
Freedom
77
Security
56
Life Expectancy
62.5 yrs
Median Age
17.6 yrs
Urbanization
19%
Cost Index
27
Housing Index
10
Healthcare Access
43/100
Climate
Average Temperature
22.2°C
Average AQI
114
Most Temperate Cities
1 Nkhotakota District 26.5°C
2 Nkhotakota 26.5°C
3 Nkhata Bay 26.4°C
4 Nsanje District 26.1°C
5 Nsanje 26.1°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Mzimba District 62 AQI
2 Kasungu District 62 AQI
3 Nkhata Bay District 62 AQI
4 Karonga District 62 AQI
5 Chitipa District 62 AQI
Cities
Balaka Lilongwe District Blantyre District Mangochi District Lilongwe Mzimba District Zomba District Kasungu District Dedza District Blantyre Dowa District Machinga District
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Thyolo District Mulanje District Ntcheu District Mchinji District Chikwawa District Salima District Balaka District Phalombe District Nkhotakota District Chiradzulu District Ntchisi District Nsanje District Nkhata Bay District Karonga District Chitipa District Rumphi District Mzuzu Neno District Mwanza District Zomba Karonga Kasungu Mangochi Salima Liwonde Dedza Nkhotakota Mchinji Nsanje Mzimba Mponela Rumphi Mwanza Chitipa Mulanje Nkhata Bay Ntcheu Monkey Bay Likoma District Luchenza Dowa Ntchisi Chipoka Phalombe Thyolo Chikwawa Livingstonia Machinga Chiradzulu
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 27
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 10
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 30.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 1/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 10/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 68 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 7
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.01% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 58 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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