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Neighboring Countries of Malawi

Q: Which is the longest border of Malawi?

The longest land border of Malawi is with Mozambique (1,498 km); the shortest is with Tanzania (512 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Malawi?

The land borders of Malawi total 2,857 km. By number of neighbours Malawi ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Malawi shares land borders with 3 countries: Mozambique (1,498 km), Zambia (847 km) and Tanzania (512 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)

2,857 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

118,484

Area in km²

Malawi
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Malawi

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Malawi citizens
Mozambique	1,498 km	Maputo	Visa-free · 30 days
Zambia	847 km	Lusaka	Visa-free · 90 days
Tanzania	512 km	Dodoma	Visa-free

Mozambique accounts for 52% of Malawi's 2,857 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Malawi

Location

Southern Africa, east of Zambia, west and north of Mozambique

Area

118,484 km² — slightly smaller than Pennsylvania

Terrain

Narrow elongated plateau with rolling plains, rounded hills, some mountains

Climate

Sub-tropical; rainy season (November to May); dry season (May to November)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Sapitwa (Mount Mlanje) 3,002 m. Lowest: junction of the Shire River and international boundary with Mozambique 37 m. Mean elevation: 779 m.

Natural resources

Limestone, arable land, hydropower, unexploited deposits of uranium, coal, and bauxite

Natural hazards

Flooding; droughts; earthquakes

Good to know

Landlocked; Lake Nyasa, about 580 km (360 mi) long, is the country's most prominent physical feature; it contains more fish species than any other lake on earth

Neighbours of Malawi's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 3 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Malawi

How many countries border Malawi?

Malawi shares land borders with 3 countries: Mozambique (1,498 km), Zambia (847 km) and Tanzania (512 km).

Which is the longest border of Malawi?

The longest land border of Malawi is with Mozambique (1,498 km); the shortest is with Tanzania (512 km).

Is Malawi landlocked?

Yes. Malawi has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania.

How long are the land borders of Malawi?

The land borders of Malawi total 2,857 km. By number of neighbours Malawi ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Malawi citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Malawi citizens can visit 3 of 3 neighbouring countries visa-free: Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania.

What is the highest point of Malawi?

Sapitwa (Mount Mlanje) 3,002 m. The lowest point is junction of the Shire River and international boundary with Mozambique 37 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).