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Malawi - Transnational Issues

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Malawi is located Southern Africa, east of Zambia. The climate is sub-tropical; rainy season (November to May); dry season (May to November). The terrain is narrow elongated plateau with rolling plains, rounded hills, some mountains.

Disputes - international

This entry includes a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another. Information regarding disputes over international terrestrial and maritime boundaries has been reviewed by the US Department of State. References to other situations involving borders or frontiers may also be included, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues; however, inclusion does not necessarily constitute official acceptance or recognition by the US Government.
Disputes - international : disputes with Tanzania over the boundary in Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi) and the meandering Songwe River remain dormant



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