history of Malawi, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Malawi. The landlocked country is located in southeastern Africa. Endowed with spectacular highlands and extensive lakes, it occupies a narrow, curving strip of land along the East African Rift Valley. Lake Malawi (also known as Lake Nyasa) accounts for more than one-fifth of the country’s total area. Most Malawians reside in rural locations. The country’s few large urban centers include Lilongwe, the capital, and Blantyre, the seat of the country’s judiciary. The paleontological record of human cultural artifacts in Malawi dates back more than 50,000 years, ...(100 of 3701 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!