Zambia-n-Malawi

Our ministry serves the people of Zambia and Malawi. Here are a few interesting facts about them.

ZAMBIA AT A GLANCE

Located in Southern Africa, east of Angola between latitudes 8°S and between 20°E and 35°E, landlocked with 8 neighbors (Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, and Democratic Republic of Congo

Area: 290,585.89 square miles
Population: 19.6 million (2020, est.).
Climate: Three seasons: warm wet season (Nov-April), cool dry season, (May-August), and hot dry season (Sept-October).
Capital City: Lusaka, 3 million (2022)
Official Language: English
Currency: Zambian Kwacha

MALAWI AT A GLANCE

Area: 45,747 sq miles.
Population: 21.7 million (2024)
Climate: Sub-tropical with a rainy season (Nov-May) and a dry season (May-Nov).
Capital City: Lilongwe, population 1.4 million (2024)
Official Language: English
Currency: Malawian Kwacha

THE PEOPLE

Malawi is made up of over 10 different ethnic groups. The population is dense due to the small size of the country. Malawi is primarily a Christian nation with several denominations including the Catholic church.  Muslims make up 14% of the population and they live primarily in the southern portion of Malawi.

The culture is similar to Zambia but with their own customs and traditions.

Information from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malawi

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025

New Year’s Day January 01, 2025 Wednesday
John Chilembwe Day January 15, 2025 Wednesday
Martyrs’ Day March 03, 2025 Monday
Eid al Fitri March 30, 2025 Sunday
– (substitute day) March 31, 2025 Monday
Good Friday April 18, 2025 Friday
Easter Sunday April 20, 2025 Sunday
Easter Monday April 21, 2025 Monday
Labour Day May 01, 2025 Thursday
Kamuzu Day May 14, 2025 Wednesday
Independence Day July 06, 2025 Sunday
– (substitute day) July 07, 2025 Monday
Mother’s Day October 15, 2025 Wednesday
Christmas Day December 25, 2025 Thursday

Information from:
https://www.generalblue.com/calendar/malawi/malawi-holidays-2025