Malawi

Languages:

The official languages of Malawi are English and Chichewa. English is used in government, business, and educational settings and is considered to be an important language for trade and commerce. Chichewa is the national language and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a Bantu language that is closely related to other languages spoken in Southeast Africa. Other languages, such as Tumbuka, Yao, and Lomwe, are also spoken in Malawi, particularly in rural areas.

Religion:

Christianity is the largest religion in Malawi, with the majority of the population belonging to various Protestant denominations, including the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the Anglican Church. Roman Catholicism is also present in Malawi but represents a smaller percentage of the population. Islam is practiced by a significant minority, particularly in the northern and central regions of the country. Traditional African beliefs and customs are also present in Malawi, particularly in rural areas.

Ethnic Groups:

Chewa 34.3%, Lomwe 18.8%, Yao 13.2%, Ngoni 10.4%, Tumbuka 9.2%, Sena 3.8%, Manganja 3.2%, Tonga 1.8%, Nyanja 1.8%, Nkhonde 1%, other 2.2%, foreign .3% (2018 est.)