Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Malawi is listed in Eastern Africa, within Africa. Its capital is Lilongwe. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Malawi?
For broad geographic classification, Malawi is grouped under Africa and the subregion Eastern Africa. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Malawi?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is MW, while the three-letter code is MWI. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Malawi has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.