Climate
The Lakeshore areas have a low rainfall, and a warm relaxing climate, which means that the daily temperatures range from 29degees Celsius in January to 21 degrees Celsius in July. The highland areas, such as Zomba Mountain, have greater temperatures changes and the air is bracing. The nights can be cold. The dry season is between May and October, with rain intermittent during the remaining months but particularly between December and March. However, there is always ample sunshine at the Lakeshore.

Malawi is a landlocked country with varying terrain across it. It has main highland areas such as Nyika and Viphya Plateaus to the North and other parts of the country, with the highest elevation point on Mount Mulanje called Sapitwa (3002m). Most low lying areas are found along the lake Shore, where the lowest elevation point is located at the junction of the Shire river and the international boundary with Mozambique (37m).

The People
Malawi has a population of about 10,000,416 (July 1999 est.), with 90% of the population living in the rural areas, and a population growth rate of 1.57% (1999 est.).

The ethnic group composition of Malawian Culture includes Chewa, Nyanja, Yao, Tumbuka, Lomwe, Sena, Tonga, Ngoni, Ngonde, Asian and European. The national language is Chichewa while English is the official language. Other languages are Tumbuka used in the North and Yao in the South.

Most people in Malawi are Christians while others still observe traditional beliefs. The religions of Malawi include Protestants (55%), Roman Catholic (20%), Muslim (20%), and the remaining for traditional indigenous beliefs and other minor religions.