Blantyre, Commercial and industrial center in Blantyre, Malawi
The city extends across elevated terrain, featuring wide streets, commercial districts, and manufacturing plants that contribute fourteen percent to Malawi's GDP.
Scottish missionaries established Blantyre in 1876, naming it after David Livingstone's birthplace in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
The population includes multiple ethnic groups, with Lomwe representing forty percent and Ngoni nineteen percent of the residents.
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital leads the healthcare system, supported by numerous private clinics and medical facilities throughout the urban area.
Mandala House, constructed in 1881 as the base for the Livingstonia Central Africa Trading Company, stands as the oldest building in Malawi.
Location: Blantyre District
Inception: 1876
Elevation above the sea: 1,041 m
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GPS coordinates: -15.78625,35.00357
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