| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | MW, MWI (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Malawi |
| Capital city | Lilongwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, African Union, Southern African Development Community |
| Population | 16,320,537 (2022) |
| Total area | 118,484 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Mulanje (3,002 m, 9,849 ft) |
| Lowest point | Shire River (37 m, 121 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 567 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Malawian kwacha (MK, MWK) |
| Calling code | +265 |
| Internet TLD | .mw |