What Are People From Malawi Called?

Name: Malawi
Address: East Africa, Malawi

East Africa, Malawi

Malawi

People from Malawi are called:

People from Malawi are called Malawian.

Demonym:

Malawian

Pronunciation:

/məˈlɑːwiən/

About Malawi

Capital city: Lilongwe.
Landlocked country known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa' for its friendly people.
Home to Lake Malawi, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world.
English and Chichewa are official languages with predominantly agricultural economy.

Quick Facts

Population:: 20,931,751 (2024 est.)
Country:: Malawi
Region:: East Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Maravi kingdom, possibly meaning 'flames' referring to the sun's reflection on Lake Malawi.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Tanzania

north of Malawi

People are called:

Tanzanian

Mozambique

east of Malawi

People are called:

Mozambican

Zambia

west of Malawi

People are called:

Zambian

Quick Facts

Population:: 20,931,751 (2024 est.)
Country:: Malawi
Region:: East Africa

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