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            MALAWI
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Malawi lies along the southern
and western shores of the
third largest lake in Africa,
Lake Malawi. To the south of
the lake the Shire river flows
through a valley, overlooked
by wooded, towering mountains.
The tropical climate has a dry
season from May to October and
a wet seasons for the
remaining months. Agriculture
is the predominant occupation,
and many Malawians live off
their own crops. Plantation
farming is used for export
crops of tea and tobacco.
Hydroelectricity is now being
used for industry, but imports
of manufactured goods remain
high.

Area (Sq. Km.): 118,484

Population: 8,198,000

Capital: Lilongwe

Language:
English
Chewa

Religion:
Christian 75%
Moslem 20%

Government Type:
One party state

Currency: Kwacha

Embassy:
33 Grosvenor Street,
London,
W1X 9FG.
0171-491-4172

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Foreign Office Advice:

Visitors are advised to
exercise reasonable care with
their personal security and
avoid travelling after dark,
especially in rural areas.

Tourists have been robbed at
knife-point during daylight at
popular tourist locations on
Lake Malawi.

Cars have been stolen in armed
hijackings and ambushes.
Several thefts have involved
physical violence against the
owners.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129