Malawi is a small country slightly smaller than Pennsylvania in south-central Africa. It has a large lake that covers much of the country's eastern border. Lake Malawi is the third largest lake in Africa and reaches 3,000 feet deep in some areas. The climate is subtropical with a rainy season and a dry season. Malawi is usually divided into three different sections when talking about the country. The three different sections are Northern Malawi and Central Malawi, where the capital Lilongwe is located. The third section is called Southern Malawi. The southern part of the country has lands on both its eastern and western borders, unlike central and northern Malawi. Malawi is known as the “warm heart of Africa”. The reason it is known as the “warm heart of Africa” is because the country is relatively peaceful compared to the civil unrest that is occurring in many African countries. It is also known as the "warm heart of Africa" ​​because its natives are kind to everyone. Malawi has recently become a popular tourist area. Malawi has beautiful lakes, fantastic safaris and peace of mind when it comes to safety. Malawi has a rich history and culture, it has beautiful works of art, theatre, music and architecture that can be seen while walking around any of Malawi's large cities. Malawi is thought to be the home of ancient human ancestors. In 1991, a jawbone was found whose carbon dates back to two million years ago. The 16th century was a very busy time for the region that would later become Malawi. The Portuguese, Arabs, and other Central African tribes maintained power in that region for a time. The Chewa, an important tribe in the region, traded ivory, iron and slaves with the Portuguese and tea, without using a large percentage of tea from Malawi. Since a large percentage of Malawi is made up of Lake Malawi, it is not surprising that one of the main dishes is fish. Two popular fish you can see in markets are usipa and utaka, similar to sardines. Two other popular mpasa and kampango which are similar to salmon. The most popular fish among tourists and visitors to Malawi is chambo, a fish similar to sea bream. Many of the fish that can be found in Lake Malawi are unique to the region. The courtesy and friendliness of Malawians also extends to the food. Malawians will go out of their way to feed their guests, even if it's an early or late meal, they'll make you a corn and vegetable pie. It is common for guests to be served first and served consistently. “The custom is that the guest is served so much food that he cannot finish everything on his plate”.