What is the capital city of Malawi near?

Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, is near Lake Malawi (also known as Lake Nyasa). Lake Malawi is one of the African Great Lakes and is renowned for its rich biodiversity of aquatic life, particularly its colorful species of cichlid fish that have been studied extensively by biologists over the years. Lake Malawi is a major feature of Malawi's topography and also serves as a vital source of livelihood and resource to communities living in the surrounding areas.