Ma·la·wi [ mə lwee ]country in southeastern Africa. It became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1964 and a republic in 1966. Languages: English. Currency: kwacha. Capital: Lilongwe. Population: 14,268,711 (2009 estimate).
Area: 118,484 sq km (45,747 sq mi) Official name Republic of Malawi Former name Nyasaland
