From the Heartland of America to the Warm Heart of Africa

We received our invitation from the Peace Corps, we are going to Malawi, Africa !

Comparisons

Population

Oklahoma

3,547,884

Malawi

13,013,926
Land Area (sq. miles)

Oklahoma

68,667

Malawi

73,620
Persons per sq. mile

Oklahoma

50.3

Malawi

176.8
Median age (years)

Oklahoma

36.5

Malawi

16.5
Life expectancy at birth (years)

Oklahoma

77.9

Malawi

41.7
Infant mortality rate (deaths/1000 births)

Oklahoma

6.8

Malawi

94.37
Per capita income (GDP - per capita)

Oklahoma

$23,517

Malawi

$600
Exchange rates

Oklahoma

1 dollar

Malawi

135 kwachas
Annual Rainfall (inches)

Oklahoma

19-48

Malawi

31-90
Temperature Range (ºF)

Oklahoma

24-93

Malawi

57-84

We leave February 25. We will be in Malawi approx March 1, 2007
Program: Environment

Job Title: Community NRM (Forestry Extension)

We have two scheduled Farewell gatherings so far

February 3, 2007 Saturday in Enid, OK a pot luck lunch followed by fun and fellowship February 4, 2007 Sunday in Oklahoma City, a come and go as you please starting at 1:30pm to 7:30pm

We will have information about Malawi and the Peace Corps so come and visit with us! If you can not make it to one of these and still want to visit with us please let us know! If these dates change due to our unpredictable Oklahoma weather we will let you know.