Malawi best known for the beautiful Lake Malawi

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Malawi is a landlocked country about the size of Pennsylvania. Located in southeast Africa, it is surrounded by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. Lake Malawi, formerly Lake Nyasa, occupies most of the country’s eastern border.

The north-south Rift Valley is flanked by mountain ranges and high plateau areas.

The language most widely spoken in Malawi is Chichewa. It is a Bantu language as is many of the languages spoken in Southern Africa.

Golomoti escarpment Malawi

golomoti escarpment malawi by brian oldham

Malawi is known as the "Warm Heart of Africa". It truly is that. The people are open and receptive to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are friendly and helpful. When you meet them on the road there is always a ready smile and a helpful hand.

Malawi Village

malawi village by brian oldham

Listening to the elders (by Mirko Tikalsky)

The Dedza province houses one of the UNESCO world heritage sites in Malawi. The picture was taken in a village below the Namzeze rock art site.

On July 6, 1964, Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi. Two years later, it became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. Dr. Hastings K. Banda became Malawi’s first prime minister (a title later changed to president). In his first month as ruler, he declared, “one party, one leader, one government, and no nonsense about it.” In 1971, he became president for life, further consolidating his authoritarian rule.

Mulanje Massif (By Mirko Tikalsky)

The Mulanje Massif, also known as Mount Mulanje, is a large inselberg in southern Malawi near the city of Blantyre, rising sharply from the surrounding plains of Chiradzulu.

In addition to allowing former colonialists to retain considerable power in the country, he maintained warm relations with the white minority government of South Africa. These policies drew heavy criticism from citizens of Malawi and other African nations.

Malungo Brothers (by Maciej Tecza)

Boat from Senga Bay to Monkey Bay at Malawi Lake.

Natural resources: limestone, arable land, hydropower, unexploited deposits of uranium, coal and bauxite.

Senga Bay 5 a.m. (By Maciej Tecza)

senga bay 5 am by maciej tecza

Morning at Shire River (By Maciej Tecza)

Shire River flowing through Liwonde National Park is full of hippos and crocodiles.

Capital name: Lilongwe
geographic coordinates: 13 59 S, 33 47 E

Crossing the stream (By Allec Lee Tiong)

The dry season provides a low tide and a means to cross the river. Early morning during mid-cold season provides a peaceful and serene walk across.

Nkhata Bay (By Petr Daubner)

Red clay soil is typical for Malawi. This land is an excellent material for the production of bricks, which are used for building of local houses.

Island in the Sky (By Martin Kent)

This is Mulanje Massif, a striking mountain formation near Blantyre. It rises out of the flat land that surrounds it, largely tea plantations to the south of Lake Malawi.

Nkhata Bay (By Andrzej Urbaniec)

The photo was taken from the overland truck.

Likoma Island Cathedral (By James Crompton)

A huge cathedral stands on the slopes of a mountain on a remote island in the middle of Lake Malawi, only accessible from the larger towns twice a week, by the huge decrepit tub the M.V.Ilala that sails up and down the lake on a weekly basis.
The cathedral is dedicated to St Peter, whose statue faces the lake, holding the keys in his hands while a big lock lies closed at his feet.