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Malawi Neighboring Countries

Malawi is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Lilongwe. The official languages are English, Chewa. The currency is Malawian kwacha.

What are the neighboring countries of Malawi? Malawi shares land borders with 3 countries. These Malawi neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Malawi at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Malawi neighboring countries are: Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Malawi and its border countries. The map highlights Malawi in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Malawi

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Malawi?

Malawi shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Malawi?

The neighboring countries of Malawi are: Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Malawi?

Countries in Africa with 3 land borders: Burundi, Ghana, Djibouti, Togo, Liberia, Somalia, Gabon, Eritrea, Morocco, Western Sahara.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Malawi?

Countries in Africa with more than 3 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Zambia, Ethiopia, and 21 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Malawi?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 3 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Gambia, Madagascar, Réunion, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Lesotho, and 7 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Malawi?

The capitals of countries bordering Malawi are:
  • Zambia: Lusaka
  • Tanzania: Dodoma
  • Mozambique: Maputo

What are the country codes of Malawi's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Malawi's neighbors are:
  • Zambia: ZM (ISO 2) / ZMB (ISO 3)
  • Tanzania: TZ (ISO 2) / TZA (ISO 3)
  • Mozambique: MZ (ISO 2) / MOZ (ISO 3)