The variety of landscape and the wildlife it supports make this relatively unspoilt country particularly attractive to visitors. Republic since 1966. Gained independence from the UK in 1964. The national language is the widely spoken Chichewa but the official language, and that of the business community, is English. The standard plug is square 3-pin.
Letters take about seven to ten days to reach Europe by airmail.
Post offices in some of the larger towns may be open 0900-1000 Sunday, but only to sell stamps or to accept telegrams. There are two main daily newspapers, The Daily Times and The Nation. The Malawi News is published weekly and there are now a number of other newspapers. From time to time these change. UK Europe WorldWide, excl.