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Africa Atlas•Eastern Africa
Surface Area: 118,484 km² • GPS Centroid: -13.25°, 34.30°

Malawi Geography, Terrain & Natural Landmarks

Complete physical landform profile for Malawi. Explore topographical features, climate belts, natural boundaries, and planetary records.

Total Area118,484 km²Sovereign land & inland waters
Capital CityLilongweAdministrative seat
Continental RegionAfricaEastern Africa
GPS Coordinates-13.25°, 34.30°Geometric centroid

🏔️ Physical Terrain & Landscape Systems

Landlocked nation running along the Great Rift Valley, dominated by freshwater Lake Malawi spanning a fifth of its area.

Climate ClassificationSubtropical with a warm rainy season and cool dry winter
Notable Natural LandmarkLake Malawi National Park
Geographic Fact

Did You Know?

Lake Malawi is home to more species of fish, especially endemic cichlids, than any other lake on the planet.

🏙️ Major Geographic & Metropolitan Hubs

Primary demographic, industrial, and administrative centers distributed across Malawi.

Capital City

Lilongwe

Malawi
Metropolitan Hub

Blantyre

Malawi
Metropolitan Hub

Mzuzu

Malawi
Metropolitan Hub

Zomba

Malawi

🌐 Regional Boundaries & Neighbors in Africa

Bordering sovereign states and maritime partners sharing geographic borders with Malawi.

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Connected Portals for Malawi