The Republic of Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. Malawi is one of Africa’s smaller countries, a little over 45,000 square miles (117 000 sq km), of which about 20% is occupied by Lake Malawi. The Republic of Malawi is slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa, Lake Nyassa, Lake Niassa, and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, an African Great Lake and the most southerly lake in the East African Rift valley system.
Lake Malawi occupies one fifth of the country’s total area. The lake, third largest in Africa and eighth largest in the world, is located between Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. It is also the second deepest lake in Africa. The lake’s tropical waters abound with more fish species than any other lake on Earth. Fishing villages are scattered along the length of the lakeshore and the traditional industry and practices are an attraction to visitors.
Public Holidays in Malawi
1. New Year’s Day 1 January
2. Chilembwe Day 15 January
3. Martyr’s Day 3 March
4. Good Friday Mid April
5. Easter Mid April
6. Labour Day 1 May
7. Kamuzu Day 14 May
8. Independence Day 6 July
9. Mother’s Day 15 October
10. Eid Ul Fitri Upon sighting of the new moon in the month of Ramadan
11. Christmas Day 25 December
