External Web sites
- CIA - The World Factbook - Malawi
- Lonely Planet - Malawi
- Lonely Planet - Malawi Travel guide to this landlocked country in southeastern Africa. Provides a history and information on culture, events, places of interest, transport facilities, and expenses.
- Maps of World - Malawi, Africa
- Michigan State University - globalEDGE - Malawi
- National Geographic - Travel and Cultures - Malawi
- Official Site of the Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in Japan
- Official Site of the Tourism of Malawi, Africa
- South African History Online - Malawi
- U.S. Department of State - Malawi, Africa
Britannica Web sites
Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
- Malawi - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
The country of Malawi is located in southeastern Africa. It lies west of Lake Nyasa, one of the deepest lakes in the world. Before the country gained independence it was called Nyasaland. The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
- Malawi - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
A landlocked country in Southern Africa, Malawi was known as Nyasaland until 1964. More than 520 miles (830 kilometers) long and up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) wide, it extends along the western shore of Lake Nyasa (which is also known as Lake Malawi) and down the Shire River valley. Malawi is bounded by Tanzania to the north, Mozambique to the east and south, and Zambia to the west. Lilongwe is the capital, though the judiciary meets in Blantyre. Area 45,747 square miles (118,484 square kilometers). Population (2013 est.) 16,407,000.