About Malawi

Malawi is a south eastern African country, nicknamed the “Warm Heart of Africa” for its friendly people. Malawi is among the smallest African countries! It is landlocked but it has a lake that measures over 1/5 of the size of the country.

National Flag

The Red Sun signifies the rising sun as a new dawn of freedom and hope for Malawi

Black represents the people of Malawi who are predominantly black Africans

Red stands for the blood spilt in Malawi’s struggle for independence and freedom

Green represents our land, its evergreen nature, fertility and agriculture potential

Malawi National Crest

The national crest shows the rising sun representing the dawn of freedom in Africa, at the top and bottom of the shield.
The fish eagle and the wavy blue and white bands on the shield symbolise Lake Malawi.
The lion and the leopard support and guard the whole crest. The land at the base is the rugged Mount Mulanje.
The Coat of Arms states the national motto “Unity and Freedom”.

National Symbols

Thompsons Gazelle

The Lotus

Random Facts

Common Phrases

English	Chichewa	Hear it
Hello	Moni
Good morning	Mazuka Bwanji
How are you?	Muli Bwanji?
I am good (and you?)	Ndili bwino (kaya inu?)
See you later!	Tionana!
Thank you (very much)!	Zikomo (kwambiri)!
How old are you?	Muli ndi zaka zingati?
I am (ten) years old	Ndili ndi zaka (Khumi)
What is your name?	Dzina lako ndi ndani?
My name is (Gloria)	Dzina langa ndi (Gloria)
Good	Chabwino
Sorry	Pepani