Malawi: Facts and Information
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What is the capital city of Malawi?

  • Lusaka
  • Nairobi
  • Kigali
  • Lilongwe (correct)
  • What is the official language of Malawi?

  • Chichewa (correct)
  • Swahili
  • Zulu
  • English
  • What does the red color on Malawi's flag represent?

  • African people
  • Evergreen nature of Malawi
  • Economic progress
  • Blood of martyrs (correct)
  • Why did Malawi's flag have a full white sun with 45 rays between 2010 and 2012?

    <p>To mark economic progress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Malawi known as 'The Warm Heart of Africa'?

    <p>Because of its friendly people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the former name of Malawi?

    <p>Nyasaland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage site in Malawi?

    <p>Victoria Falls National Park (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population of Malawi live in rural areas?

    <p>85% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reliance of Malawi's economy?

    <p>Agriculture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which product accounts for over 50% of the exports in Malawi?

    <p>Tobacco (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Malawi is a landlocked country in the south-east of ______

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lilongwe is the capital city of ______

    <p>Malawi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The official language of Malawi is ______, a local native language

    <p>Chichewa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rising sun on Malawi's flag represents the dawn of freedom and hope for ______

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Malawi has the nickname, ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ due to the friendly people that are found ______

    <p>there</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Malawi covers about one third of Malawi and is the third largest ______ in Africa

    <p>lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Malawi's economy relies on ______

    <p>agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traditional music and dances are seen at many celebrations such as marriages and ______

    <p>rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    About 60% of the population over the age of 15 are able to read and ______

    <p>write</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Football is one of the most popular sports among boys, whereas ______ is more common among girls in Malawi

    <p>netball</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    What is the capital city of Malawi?

    The capital city of Malawi.

    What is the official language of Malawi?

    The official language of Malawi, a local native language.

    What does the red color on Malawi's flag represent?

    It symbolizes the blood of martyrs who fought for the country's independence.

    Why did Malawi's flag have a full white sun with 45 rays between 2010 and 2012?

    The full white sun with 45 rays was part of the flag from 2010 to 2012 to signify Malawi's economic progress.

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    Why is Malawi known as 'The Warm Heart of Africa'?

    It's a nickname given to Malawi, which reflects its friendly people.

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    What is the former name of Malawi?

    The former name of Malawi.

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    Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage site in Malawi?

    Victoria Falls National Park is not a UNESCO World Heritage site in Malawi.

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    What percentage of the population of Malawi live in rural areas?

    Majority of Malawi's population lives in rural areas.

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    What is the primary reliance of Malawi's economy?

    Agriculture is the main source of income and livelihood for the majority of the population.

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    Which product accounts for over 50% of the exports in Malawi?

    Tobacco is a major export product in Malawi.

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    Malawi is a landlocked country in the south-east of ______

    Malawi is a landlocked country situated in the south-eastern part of Africa.

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    Lilongwe is the capital city of ______

    Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi.

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    The official language of Malawi is ______, a local native language

    Chichewa is the official language of Malawi, a local native language.

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    The rising sun on Malawi's flag represents the dawn of freedom and hope for ______

    The sun on Malawi's flag represents the dawn of freedom and hope for Africa.

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    Malawi has the nickname, ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ due to the friendly people that are found ______

    Malawi has the nickname 'The Warm Heart of Africa' because of its friendly people.

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    Malawi covers about one third of Malawi and is the third largest ______ in Africa

    Lake Malawi is the third largest lake in Africa.

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    Malawi's economy relies on ______

    Malawi's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.

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    Traditional music and dances are seen at many celebrations such as marriages and ______

    Traditional music and dances of Malawi are usually present at celebrations such as marriages and rituals.

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    About 60% of the population over the age of 15 are able to read and ______

    About 60% of Malawi's population above the age of 15 can read and write.

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    Football is one of the most popular sports among boys, whereas ______ is more common among girls in Malawi

    Netball is more common among girls in Malawi than football.

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