A bit about Malawi

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The population of Malawi is' predominantly rural and is comprised of various tribes that migrated from other parts of Africa. According to its gross national income (GNI) the Republic of Malawi is the poorest country in Africa, its economy is agro-based. There is a small tourism sector which is being primed for growth.
The former British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. First democratic multiparty elections were held in 1994. A provisional constitution took full effect in 1995. In the 2004 elections the UDF party was voted in again for the third time since 1994.

Its border countries are Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia

The official site for the Government of the Republic of Malawi: www.malawi.gov.mw/