Fun facts about Blantyre
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Blantyre was founded in 1876 through the missionary work of the Church of Scotland.
Blantyre
Malawi
Blantyre is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with a population of 800,264 as of 2018. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe.
From the “History” section
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The Mandala House, built in 1882, serves as a historic building and houses a cafe and library.
Blantyre
Malawi
Blantyre is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with a population of 800,264 as of 2018. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe.
From the “Culture” section
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Blantyre is home to the Malawi Stock Exchange, which opened in November 1996.
Blantyre
Malawi
Blantyre is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with a population of 800,264 as of 2018. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe.
From the “Economy” section
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Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is Malawi's second-largest stadium, originally holding an estimated 40,000 spectators.
Blantyre
Malawi
Blantyre is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with a population of 800,264 as of 2018. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe.
From the “Sport facilities” section
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Blantyre is twinned with Hanover in Germany and Kaohsiung in Taiwan.
Blantyre
Malawi
Blantyre is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with a population of 800,264 as of 2018. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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