Malawians
Malawians are the citizens and people of Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. The population is ethnically diverse, with several large groups, including the Chewa, Lomwe, Yao, Ngoni, and Tumbuka, among others. The Chewa are often cited as the largest group. Malawi's social fabric is characterized by interwoven languages and traditions; the most widely spoken language is Chichewa, which serves as a national lingua franca, while English is the official language used in government, education, and business. Many Malawians also speak regional languages.
Religiously, Malawians practice a variety of faiths. Christianity is the dominant religion, with substantial numbers of
Historically, Malawians trace roots to many Bantu-speaking communities that settled the region, which later formed Nyasaland