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Photo: Felixfeld, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.How well do you know Lilongwe? Test your knowledge on the history, landmarks, nature, and culture of Malawi's fascinating capital city.
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Tobacco is Malawi's primary export, and the massive auction floors in Lilongwe's Kanengo industrial area handle vast quantities of the crop every year. While tobacco dominates the central region around Lilongwe, tea is primarily grown in the southern highlands.
Photo: Papphase, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The city of Lilongwe takes its name from the Lilongwe River, which flows right through it. Its waters eventually reach Lake Malawi, one of the largest lakes in Africa.
Photo: Dr. Thomas Wagner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Kamuzu International Airport, also known as Lilongwe International Airport, is the main aerial gateway to the capital. Chileka International Airport is located further south in Blantyre, Malawi's commercial hub.
Photo: Kimi0416, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary is a lush, forested area of wilderness preserved right in the middle of the capital city. Michiru Mountain Conservation Area is located near Blantyre.
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Bingu National Stadium is a state-of-the-art sports venue in Lilongwe with a capacity of over 40,000 spectators. It regularly hosts international football matches, whereas the older Kamuzu Stadium is located in Blantyre.
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The striking Parliament Building on Presidential Way was built with significant financial and technical assistance from the People's Republic of China. It replaced the old parliament building located in Zomba.
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Chambo is a species of tilapia endemic to Lake Malawi and is widely considered the national dish when grilled or fried. While Usipa is also a popular local fish, it is much smaller, sardine-like, and typically dried.
Photo: Dlimnothrissa, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Nkhoma Mountain is a popular hiking destination near Lilongwe, famous for its panoramic views and historical Dutch Reformed Church mission. Mount Mulanje is situated much further south near the Mozambican border.
Photo: Hodge120, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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LUANAR was formed in 2011 by joining Bunda College of Agriculture, which had trained farming experts since the 1960s, with the Natural Resources College. Students learn about crops, animals, food and the environment, and since 2013 they can even train to become vets.
Photo: Derek J Moore, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre opened in 2007 and cares for wild animals that were orphaned, injured or kept illegally as pets. Whenever possible they are nursed back to health and released into Malawi's protected areas. The trust behind the centre even helped bring Malawi's first sniffer dogs for smuggled wildlife to its airports in 2018.
Photo: nesnad, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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