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Q62 (CDS-II/2014) Geography › World Human & Economic Geography › World political geography Answer Verified

Which among the following is/are correct statement about Malawi ? 1. Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland 2. It has presidential system with unitary form of government 3. Malawi’s economy is highly dependent on agriculture and majority of the population is rural Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Malawi is a landlocked country located in southeast Africa. Historically, the territory was known as British Central Africa and later as Nyasaland before gaining independence in 1964 [4]. Politically, Malawi operates as a presidential republic with a unitary form of government, where the President serves as both head of state and head of government [4]. The country's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, which accounts for approximately 30% of its GDP and over 80% of national export earnings, with tobacco being a primary export. Furthermore, the population remains predominantly rural, with more than two-thirds of the population living in extreme poverty and relying on small-scale farming for their livelihoods. In rural areas, the food sector alone employs about 93% of the population, confirming the agricultural and rural nature of the nation.

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  1. [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitary_state
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