Which Country Speaks Chichewa?

The main language used in Malawi is Chichewa, which is native to the Central Region.

What percentage of Malawi speaks Chichewa?

Who Speaks chichewa? Chichewa/Chinyanja is a language of the Bantu family, and is thus one of the significant languages of Bantu speaking peoples of southern Africa. More than 65% of Malawi's population of 11 million have active command of Chichewa, and perhaps as many as 80% have some knowledge of the language.

What language is Malawi?

The national language is Chichewa. English is the official language; however each tribe speaks a different language. Following are some Chichewa and Tumbuka words, which might be useful to you while in Malawi.

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