Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the north and northeast, Zambia to the west, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. The capital city of Malawi is Lilongwe. The country has a population of around 18 million people and is known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes, including Lake Malawi, the third-largest lake in Africa. Malawi is one of the least developed countries in the world, with high levels of poverty and a reliance on agriculture as the main source of income for the majority of the population. The official language of Malawi is English, though Chichewa is the most commonly spoken language.