Friday, May 18, 2012

Malawi: Quick facts




Population in 2011: 15.4 million (Source: UN Human Development Report 2011)
Capital city: Lilongwe
Official language/s: English, Chichewa (Source: Lonely Planet)
Currency: Malawi Kwacha (MK) (Source: www.xe.com/ucc/)
Famous for: Lake Malawi (Source: Various)
HDI ranking 2011: 171 of 187 (Source:UN Human Development Report 2011)
GDP per capita (PPP$) 2009: 794 (Source: UN Human Development Report 2011)
HIV prevalence rate (15-49 years): 11% (Source: www.avert.org)
Population living in poverty or less than $ 1.25 a day: 74% (Source: UN Human Development Report 2011)

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