Here are some facts about Malawi: Full name: The Republic of Malawi Population: 12.6 million (UN, 2005) Capital: Lilongwe Area: 118,484 sq km (45,747 sq miles) Major language: English, Chichewa (both official) Major religions: Christianity, Islam Life expectancy: 40 years (men), 40 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 Malawi kwacha (MK) = 100 tambala
Main exports: Tobacco, tea, sugar, cotton GNI per capita: US $160 (World Bank, 2006) Internet domain: .mw International dialling code: +265
President
The current president of Malawi is Bingu wa Mutharika. Bingu wa Mutharika, the candidate of the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF), was sworn in on 24 May 2004 after winning presidential elections.
