Country Profiles: Malawi Webquest Worksheet

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique. Its capital is Lilongwe, while Blantyre serves as the main commercial hub. Malawi is known as the “Warm Heart of Africa” for its friendly people and stunning natural landscapes, including Lake Malawi, mountains, plateaus, and national parks. The country is a democratic republic with an economy largely based on agriculture, including tobacco, tea, sugar, and maize, alongside growing tourism and services. This worksheet guides students through Malawi’s geography, government, economy, and culture, with reflection questions to encourage engagement and deeper understanding.

Keywords:
Malawi, Lilongwe, Blantyre, southeastern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, landlocked, Lake Malawi, Warm Heart of Africa, mountains, plateaus, national parks, agriculture, tobacco, tea, sugar, maize, tourism, democratic republic, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography