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Malawi is a nation in Africa, surrounded by Mozambique to the south and east, Tanzania to the north, Zambia to the west. Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi), the 3rd largest lake in Africa, runs along most of its eastern boundary. It is described as the "Warm Heart of Africa", referring to the kindliness of the people. Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi on 6th July, 1964. After three decades of one-party rule, the country held multiparty elections in 1994 under a provisional constitution, which took full effect the following year. National multiparty elections were held again in 1999 and 2004 electing present president Bingu wa Mutharika. Cities:  * Lilongwe - the political capital of country * Blantyre - the economic capital of the country.

Climate: The hottest region is on the shores of Lake Malawi, but there is mostly a cooling breeze. It is cooler in the highlands. Winters (May till July) are dry. The rainy season is from November until March. Talk: English is one of the official languages of Malawi and is widely spoken in urban areas. The other official language is Chichewa (Nyanja), which is understood by almost all Malawians.

Food: Traditional Malawian food revolves around one staple, maize, served in one form, Nsima. It is basically a type of thick porridge, rolled into balls with your right hand and dipped into a mixture of stews known as relishes. Those who can afford them eat relishes of beef, chicken or fish, but the many that can't make do with beans, tiny dried fish (kapenta), pumpkin leaves (chibwabwa) and other vegetables. Drink: Tap water in main towns like Lilongwe, Blantyre, Zomba and Mzuzu is usually drinkable, although it is suitable to boil it first. For those who fancy bottled water, it is broadly available in the cities.