Malawi

Capital:  Lilongwe

Airports:  Lilongwe and Blantyre

Currency:  The is the basic monetary unit.  For the current rate of exchange visit the   web site.

Time Zones:  Current local time. Standard time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  

Languages:    English and Chichewa are the official languages.  Other regional languages are in use.

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Malawi.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Malawi.

Recommended Reading:  Lonely Planet - Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia

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