Thursday, March 26, 2009

Where is Malawi?

Malawi Fast Facts

Population: 12,341,000

Capital and Population:
Lilongwe; 587,000

Area: 118,484 square kilometers(45,747 square miles)
(slightly smaller than Pennsylvania)
Language: English, Chichewa
Religion: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim
Currency: Malawian kwacha
Life Expectancy: 39
GDP Per Capita: U.S. $600
Literacy Percent: 63

2 comments:

  1. Wow, how cool that you guys are going to Malawi! Can I just say I cannot believe the life expectancy is only 39?!?

    ReplyDelete
  2. I was surprised to see that too! The more I learn about the country, the more my heart breaks for what those children experience on a regular basis. Its definitely going to be a an eye opening experience when we go over there!

    ReplyDelete