2. Information about Malawi
Malawi is long and narrow. About 20% of its total area is made up of Lake
Malawi. Several rivers flow into Lake Malawi from the west, and the Shire
River drains the lake in the south. Malawi is divided into 24 districts. In
addition to the capital and Blantyre, other cities include Mzuzu and
Zomba.
The population of Malawi is estimated at 13.01 million (In July
2009). Although estimates for this country may be accurate remember the
effects of deaths because of AIDS. This can result in people living less
longer and death rates.
Malawi has two main seasons, the dry and the wet. The wet season
happens from November to April. Rainfall can reach between 6m and
30m, depending on were the area is. From May to August, it is cool and
dry. July is mid-winter and September is hot and dry with October and
November as the hottest months.
3. Places to visit
Lake Malawi: Lake Malawi is the country's biggest
geographical feature and stretches 365 miles in length and 52
miles wide earning its name Calendar Lake. It has very
beautiful waters, dotted with small islands and with many
beaches and palm trees.
Nyika Plateau: A heaven for thousands of beautiful wild
flowers and numerous plains ,a stunning place to go riding.
Liwonde National Park & The Shire River: Malawi's best
national park crossed by the lovely Shire River.
4. Facts about holidays, people and
music
• Malawi: Fly into Livingstone and see the Falls then
drive to the Lower Zambezi National Park and camp
on the banks of the river. Only for £1,789
• People in Malawi tend to be kind and generous if
there not on drugs) and if you treat them with
respect they will treat you with respect.
• Malawian music has historically been influenced
through its triple cultural heritage
(British, African, American).
• Here is some music
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVno2Sd_x2w
5. How to get to Mount
Mulanje from Lilongwe
1. Head southwest toward Contorzi
2. Take the 3rd left onto Contorzi
3. Turn right onto M1 4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on M1 Go
through 2 roundabouts.
4. Turn right onto M14 5.
5. Continue onto M5 6.
6. Turn right to stay on M5
7. Turn left onto M1
8. Continue onto M8
9. Turn right 10.
10. Turn left toward M3 11.
11. Turn right onto M3 12.
12. Turn left onto S143 13.
13. Turn right onto Mount Mulanje
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