Republic of Malawi vs Republic of South Africa

Side-by-side comparison of Republic of Malawi and Republic of South Africa across key geographic and demographic metrics.

Metric Republic of Malawi Republic of South Africa
Population 20,734,262 63,100,945
Area 118,484 km² 1,221,037 km²
Population Density 175.0 /km² 51.7 /km²
Capital Lilongwe Pretoria
Official Language - -
Continent Africa Africa
Currency - South African rand
Time Zone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Johannesburg
Calling Code - -
ISO Code MW ZA
Description Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is defined by its dramatic Great Rift Valley landscape and the immense Lake Malawi. Known for its rich biodiversity and agricultural economy, parti... Located at the southern tip of Africa, this nation boasts diverse landscapes, a multicultural society, and significant economic influence on the continent. With a population of over 63 million and an...

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