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 MALAWI
Established in 1891
The British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964.
Malawi is the 3rd poorest country in the world
The spread of HIV/AIDS pose major problems for Malawi.
Total area of Malawi is 118,480 sq km as compared with Alberta land area of 642,317 sq km
Population 13.9 million (UN 2007), of which it is estimated that 750,000 are orphans
Capital: Lilongwe
Language: Chichewa, English, both official
Religions: Christianity, Islam
Over 200 people die of AIDS each day, 2003 estimates show 900,000 people (6.47%) are living with HIV/AIDS
Life expectancy 48 for both men and women, although some estimate show a life expectancy of 36
Main exports: Tobacco, tea, sugar, cotton
48% of children are chronically malnourished
59% of the population is stunted
Deaths in childbirth have increased by 100% in the last decade. Third highest in the world behind Sierra Leone and Afghanistan. 2008 estimates show 90.53 deaths per 1,000 life births
Border countries are Zambia, Mozambique and Tanzania
One in four children die before age five
7% of the population have electricity
42% of the population are illiterate
3.4% of the population complete secondary education and only 1% of the population go to University
Every 30 seconds a child dies of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, much of which is due to chronic malnutrition
Only 560 sq km (2003 figures) or less than half a percent of the land mass is irrigated
GDP per capita in 2007 was US $800 (ranking 212 in the world). This compares with $38,400, for Canada with a ranking of 20th in the world How you can help
The best way you can help at present is to consider making a donation. For instance, for 80 cents per day ($24.00 per month) you can sponsor an elderly person to ensure this person receives the necessary food and health care. Please check our donations page to obtain the necessary details.
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