Malawi

Country Information

Malawi is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa, known for Lake Malawi and agriculture-based economy. The capital is Lilongwe

Political System

Malawi is a unitary presidential republic.

Economic Indicators

GDP (2023 est.):

USD 14.3 billion

Population

Approximately 21 million

Currency

Malawian Kwacha (MWK)

Main Industries

Agriculture (tobacco, tea, sugar), services.

Investment Climate

Investment opportunities in agriculture, energy, and tourism, though infrastructure limitations exist.
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