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Quiz about Malawi The Warm Heart of Africa

Malawi - The Warm Heart of Africa Quiz

Malawians' hospitality and generosity have earned Malawi the nickname "The Warm Heart of Africa". What else does this often overlooked African nation have to offer apart from its friendly people and amazing safari? Enjoy!

A photo quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
3 mins

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Photo Quiz

Quiz #
404,538

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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9 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Geographically speaking, in which part of Africa is the Republic of Malawi located? Hint

Southeast Africa

West Africa

North Africa

Central Africa

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Question 2 of 10

2. Malawi occupies a long strip of land that borders three other African nations. Which of the following countries is NOT one of them? Hint

Zambia

Algeria

Tanzania

Mozambique

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following oceans borders Malawi? Hint

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

None; Malawi is a landlocked nation

Indian Ocean

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Question 4 of 10

4. Etymologically speaking, the name "Malawi" is of Chewa (a Bantu language) origin. What does the word mean? Hint

Flames

Phlegm

Planes

Frames

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Question 5 of 10

5. The capital of Malawi, Lilongwe, is named after which geographical landform of the same name? Hint

Lilongwe Bay

Lilongwe Waterfall

Lilongwe River

Lilongwe Channel

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lake Malawi occupies approximately one third of the total land area of Malawi. What is the lake's claim to fame? Hint

It is one of the smallest lakes in the African continent.

It is Africa's only saltwater lake.

It is Africa's only freshwater lake.

It is one of the largest lakes in the African continent.

7. Chongoni Rock Art Area is a popular tourist destination in Malawi. It consists of more than 100 sites that feature historical rock art and paintings that dated back to the Iron Age. What happened to this rock art area in 2006? Hint

It was partially destroyed by an earthquake.

It was converted into a botanical garden.

It was partially destroyed by a fire.

It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Question 8 of 10

8. At 3,002 meters (9,849 feet), which of the following mountains is Malawi's highest point? Hint

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Logan

Mount Stanley

Mount Mulanje

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Question 9 of 10

9. Blantyre is one of Malawi's major cities. The city was named after a Scottish town, which is the birthplace of which explorer? Hint

David Livingstone

Christopher Columbus

Marco Polo

Amerigo Vespucci

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Question 10 of 10

10. Founded in 2006, Raising Malawi is a charity non-profit organization dedicated to combating poverty and helping Malawian orphans. Which influential American singer, noted for adopting Malawian orphans David Banda, Mercy James, Estere, and Stella, co-founded the organization? Hint

Madonna

Pink

Adele

Shakira

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Geographically speaking, in which part of Africa is the Republic of Malawi located?

Answer: Southeast Africa

Africa is the world's second largest continent, after Asia. The southeastern region of the African continent is occupied by 14 nations - Botswana, Burundi, Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland), Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Tanzania, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

2. Malawi occupies a long strip of land that borders three other African nations. Which of the following countries is NOT one of them?

Answer: Algeria

Malawi occupies an approximate area of 118,484 square kilometers (45,747 square miles). It is sandwiched by three African nations - Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the east, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Algeria is located in North Africa.

3. Which of the following oceans borders Malawi?

Answer: None; Malawi is a landlocked nation

Malawi is a landlocked nation. The African continent borders the Indian Ocean to the southeast and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

4. Etymologically speaking, the name "Malawi" is of Chewa (a Bantu language) origin. What does the word mean?

Answer: Flames

The Chewa language is spoken in east and southern Africa. It is also an official language of Malawi.

5. The capital of Malawi, Lilongwe, is named after which geographical landform of the same name?

Answer: Lilongwe River

The capital of Malawi, Lilongwe, is located in the Central Region of the nation. Named after the Lilongwe River, it is an important economic and financial hub of Malawi. The 200-kilometer (120-mile) Lilongwe River flows through the city of Lilongwe.

6. Lake Malawi occupies approximately one third of the total land area of Malawi. What is the lake's claim to fame?

Answer: It is one of the largest lakes in the African continent.

Lake Malawi is a freshwater lake that occupies an approximate area of 29,600 square kilometers (11,400 square miles). It is Africa's third largest lake, after Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika.

Answer: It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inscribed in 2006, Chongoni Rock Art Area is Malawi's second UNESCO World Heritage Site, after Lake Malawi National Park, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The rock art and paintings depict Malawians' traditions, cultures, and rich history.

8. At 3,002 meters (9,849 feet), which of the following mountains is Malawi's highest point?

Answer: Mount Mulanje

Mount Mulanje, also known as the Mulanje Massif, is located in the southern region of Malawi. Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 meters or 19,341 feet) is the highest mountain of Tanzania, and in the entire African continent. Mount Stanley (5,109 meters or 16,763 feet), also known as Mount Ngaliema is the highest mountain of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). Mount Logan (5,959 meters or 19,551 feet) is Canada's highest point.

9. Blantyre is one of Malawi's major cities. The city was named after a Scottish town, which is the birthplace of which explorer?

Answer: David Livingstone

Located in the Southern Region of Malawi, Blantyre was named after the Scottish town of the same name. Scottish explorer and Christian missionary David Livingston (1813 - 1873) was born in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Livingston is best remembered for his expeditions to Africa in the 19th century.

Answer: Madonna

Madonna and Michael Berg founded Raising Malawi in 2006. Madonna, (her birth name, Madonna Louise Ciccone), adopted Malawian orphans David Banda and Mercy James in 2006 and 2009, respectively. In 2017, she adopted twin sisters Estere and Stella.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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