Malawi is known for Lake Malawi and the Great Rift Valley. It has a population of 22.8 million, making it the 62nd largest country in the world. Its capital is Lilongwe. Malawi has a agricultural economy with growing service sector.

The main religions are Christianity and Islam. There are no accurate estimates on the religious affiliation of Malawi’s population, but it is estimated that 68% of the country is Christian while 25% is Muslim.

Malawi is one of the least developed countries in the world with an economy centered on agriculture and a population that is mostly rural. The government depends a great deal of outside aid. There is a low life expectancy in Malawi with a high infant mortality rate and a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS (12% of the population).