Area Sections
Malawi
Practical Information
Getting There
Economy
River Safaris
Health
People
Areas
Lilongwe
Blantyre
Tamatave
Senga bay
Likoma and chizimulu islands
Mzuzu
Lake malawi
Zomba plateau
Mangochi
Livingstonia
Kasungu national park
Chintheche
Other Definitions
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Malawi Malawi, "the warm heart of Africa" is a small country with a diverse eco-systems, beautiful scenery, a variety of wildlife and an interesting culture. Geographically the country is dominated by Lake Malawi, the third largest freshwater lake in Africa, a trough 360 miles long and 50 miles wide formed where the western arm of the Great Rift Valley cuts into southern Africa. Major cities are the capital Lilongwe and the commercial center Blantyre. Most tourists head for Lake Malawi with its crystal clear waters surrounded by mountains has one of the greatest selections of freshwater fish in the world (between 600 and 1,000 species of which 350 are endemic). Scuba and snorkeling are excellent, there are good sandy beaches and many activities including water sports, nature walks and drives and visits to local villages. You can also go on a ferry and go to the north of the country and travel back by bus - a popular trip for the independent traveller.
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