Malawi The most densely populated country in mainland southern Africa, Malawi is also among the least developed. The government is dependent on foreign aid for one third of its revenue. Malawi suffered greatly during the 30 year autocratic rule of Dr Hastings Banda but since he lost power in 1994 the country has generally seen an improved situation concerning political and social rights, although practising homosexuality is, as in many African countries, still classed as a criminal offence. The Facts Capital: Lilongwe Major religion: Christianity Main Languages: English and Chichewa Key exports: tobacco, tea, sugar, coffee, cotton Government: Democratic Progressive Party President: Bingu wa Mutharika Most recent Presidential/National Assembly elections: 2009/2009 Next scheduled Presidential/National Assembly elections: 2014/2014 The Figures HIV prevalence: 11.9% aged 15-49 (UK: 0.2%) Adult literacy rate: 72% aged 15 and older (UK: >99%) GDP per capita: US$902 (UK: US$34,340) Life expectancy at birth: 55 years (UK: 80 years) Under-five mortality rate: 100 per 1,000 live births (UK: 6 per 1,000 live births) 2010 Human Development Index Ranking (out of 169 countries): 153 For information on Malawi's history, politics, economy and more, view ACTSA's full Malawi Country Profile

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