Malawi

Fondly known as 'the warm heart of Africa' on account of it's laid-back, friendly people, Malawi is wedged between Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique in south-eastern Africa. About half the size of the UK, Malawi's geography is dominated by its Lake, which is the ninth largest in the world and contains more species of fish than any other.

After 70 years of British colonial rule, Malawi (then known as Nyasaland) won its independence in 1964. The country was then led under a one-party system by Dr. Hastings 'Kamuzu' Banda - a British-trained doctor - until 1994, before the advent of multi-party democracy.

90% of Malawian's don't have electricity in their homes. The average life expectancy at birth is 55. Only 27% of girls finish primary school. The average Malawian earns just $250 per annum.

Malawi is divided into 29 administrative districts across 3 regions: Southern, Central, and Northern. I live in Lilongwe (4), which is in Central Region.