Malawi
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 118,484 km²
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- ISO
- MW
What the flag means
Black stands for the peoples of Africa, red for the blood shed for freedom, and green for nature that stays green all year. The rising sun is said to stand for the dawn of hope and freedom for Africa.
Fun facts
- FlagMalawi’s flag shows a red sun rising from the black band at the top.
- GeographyLake Malawi covers about 1/5 of Malawi’s territory.
- GeographyLake Malawi is home to hundreds of cichlid species, many of which are found only in this lake.
- CultureMalawi has the nickname “the Warm Heart of Africa”.
