Line #87 UsefulNotes/Malawi


1	[[quoteright:332:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/malawi_5690.png]]
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3	Malawi, officially the '''Republic of Malawi''' ('''Chichewa:''' ''Dziko la Malaŵi''), or "The Warm Heart of Africa", is a small East UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}n country of just over 15 million people. It borders UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}} on the east and south, UsefulNotes/{{Tanzania}} on the northeast, and UsefulNotes/{{Zambia}} on the northwest. The capital and largest city is Lilongwe, in the southern part of the country.
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5	Malawi was settled by migrating Bantu groups around the 10th century AD. Eventually, in 1891, Britain came along and colonized the area. Malawi, known as Nyasaland back then, soon became part of the semi-independent central African Federation (CAF). Only 11 years after, the small African country gained independence from Britain in 1964, and was renamed from Nyasaland to Malawi. The country's first president, lasting from the country's independence until 1994, was Hastings Banda (his legacy is and remains controversial). Following his stepdown, Bakili Muluzi was the president until 2004. Following Muluzi was Bingu wa Mutharika, who became the new president and was in power until he died of a sudden and unexpected heart attack in early April 2012. Since then, the current president is Joyce Banda (contrary to belief, she is not, nor has she been, related to Hastings Banda).
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7	Malawi has been noted for its [[TragicAIDSStory high HIV/AIDS rate]], with approximately 11.90% of the population infected. The Malawian government currently depends very heavily on outside aid so development needs can be met (though this has actually decreased since 2000).
8	Education, health care, building, expanding the economy, environmental protection, and becoming financially independent are among other challenges the Malawian government face. Malawi was experiencing a period of calm stability until 2011 when a horde of protesters, incited by fuel shortages, rising prices, and high unemployment rates, hit the streets in July of that year, forcing security forces under Mutharika's commands to retaliate in violence - at least 19 people were killed during this event. After Mutharika died of a heart attack in April of 2012 and Joyce Banda, Mutharika's vice president assumed the presidency (according to the democratic process) everyone is hoping that Malawi will mark the return of its more stable times.
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10	[[AC:The Malawian flag]]
11	https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/malawi_flag_2348.png
12	->The flag uses the UsefulNotes/MarcusGarvey variant of the Pan-African colors. The black, red and green stripes symbolize the African people, and the blood they shed in the name of liberty, and nature, respectively. In the middle of the black stripe is a rising red sun with rays, symbolizing the dawn of hope for a free Africa.
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14	[[AC:The Malawian national anthem]]
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16	->Mlungu dalitsani Malaŵi,
17	->Mumsunge m'mtendere.
18	->Gonjetsani adani onse,
19	->Njala, nthenda, nsanje.
20	->Lunzitsani mitima yathu,
21	->Kuti tisaope.
22	->Mdalitse Mtsogoleri nafe,
23	->Ndi Mayi Malaŵi.
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25	->Malaŵi ndziko lokongola,
26	->La chonde ndi ufulu,
27	->Nyanja ndi mphepo ya m'mapiri,
28	->Ndithudi tadala.
29	->Zigwa, mapiri, nthaka, dzinthu,
30	->N'mphatso zaulere.
31	->Nkhalango, madambo abwino.
32	->Ngwokoma Malaŵi.
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34	->O Ufulu tigwirizane,
35	->Kukweza Malaŵi.
36	->Ndi chikondi, khama, kumvera,
37	->Timutumikire.
38	->Pa nkhondo nkana pa mtendere,
39	->Cholinga n'chimodzi.
40	->Mayi, bambo, tidzipereke,
41	->Pokweza Malaŵi.
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45	->O God bless our land of Malaŵi,
46	->Keep it a land of peace.
47	->Put down each and every enemy,
48	->Hunger, disease, envy.
49	->Join together all our hearts as one,
50	->That we be free from fear.
51	->Bless our leader, each and every one,
52	->And Mother Malaŵi.
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54	->Our own Malaŵi, this land so fair,
55	->Fertile and brave and free.
56	->With its lakes, refreshing mountain air,
57	->How greatly blest are we.
58	->Hills and valleys, soil so rich and rare
59	->Give us a bounty free.
60	->Wood and forest, plains so broad and fair,
61	->All - beauteous Malaŵi.
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63	->Freedom ever, let us all unite
64	->To build up Malaŵi.
65	->With our love, our zeal and loyalty,
66	->Bringing our best to her.
67	->In time of war, or in time of peace,
68	->One purpose and one goal.
69	->Men and women serving selflessly
70	->In building Malaŵi.
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72	[[AC:Government]]
73	* Unitary presidential republic
74	** President: Lazarus Chakwera
75	** Vice-President: Saulos Klaus Chilima
76	** House Speaker: Catherine Gotani Hara
77	** Chief Justice: Rizine Mzikamanda
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79	[[AC:Miscellaneous]]
80	* '''Capital and largest city:''' Lilongwe
81	* '''Population:''' 19,129,952
82	* '''Area:''' 118,484 km
83	(45,747 sq mi) (98th)
84	* '''Currency''': Malawian kwacha (D) (MWK)
85	* '''ISO-3166-1 Code:''' MW
86	* '''Country calling code:''' 265
87	* '''Highest point:''' Mount Mulanje (3002 m/9,849 ft) (63rd)

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