Places in News: Malawi

Malawi

Context

Malawi has declared a state of disaster in 23 out of its 28 districts due to severe drought.

Malawi – Geographical Features

  • It is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa and lies in the Southern and Eastern Hemisphere regions of the Earth.
  • Bordering Regions: It is bordered by:
    • East: Lake Malawi and Mozambique 
    • West: Zambia
    • =North and northeast: Tanzania
    • South: Mozambique 
  • It was formerly known as Nyasaland.
  • Mountain: The Mulanje Massif, also called Mount Mulanje, is a large inselberg in southern Malawi.
    • MalawiHighest peak: Sapitwa. 
  • Waterfall: Likhubula falls is one of the largest streams in Malawi. 
  • Main rivers                                                                  
    • Western coast: Lufira, Songwe, Rukuru, Dwangwa, Bua, and Linthipe
    • Eastern coast: Ruhuhu and Rio Lunho 
    • The Shire River connects Lakes Malawi and Malombe. 
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