Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique to the west, south, and east. The country has a population of around 19 million people and its capital is Lilongwe.

Malawi has a mixed economy, with agriculture being the main contributor to the country's GDP. The main crops grown in Malawi include tobacco, sugarcane, tea, and corn. The country is also rich in natural resources, including limestone, coal, and bauxite.

Malawi has a history of political instability and has faced several challenges in its development. However, in recent years, the country has made progress in improving its economic and political stability. It is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU).

Malawi has strong cultural ties to its neighbors and has a diverse population made up of various ethnic groups, including the Lomwe, Yao, Tumbuka, and Chewa. The official language of Malawi is English, but Chichewa is also widely spoken. The majority of the population practices Christianity, with a small minority practicing Islam.

Malawi maintains contact with 21 countries. The five most intense relations Malawi has are with: United States with a score of 15 584 , Turkey with a score of 11 320 , India with a score of 8 933 , South Africa with a score of 6 517 , and Mozambique with a score of 5 588 .

The top five closest relations from Malawi are: United States with a score of 9.93 , Mozambique with a score of 9.65 , India with a score of 6.5 , South Africa with a score of 6.35 , and Germany with a score of 6.21 .

While, the top five strained relations from Malawi are: Israel with a score of 4.54 , Ukraine with a score of 4.8 , China with a score of 4.81 , Rwanda with a score of 4.97 , and Nigeria with a score of 5.0 .