Blantyre is the commercial centre of commerce often referred to as the commercial capital of Malawi while Lilongwe is referred to as the political capital and also the capital city. Blantyre is the second largest city, with an estimated population of 732,518 as of 2008. The city is located in the midist of Mount Soche, Ndirande mountain, Chiradzulu mountain and Michiru mountain.

Blantyre hosts a number of corporate Head Offices including The Museum, The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Television Malawi (TVM), The Supreme Court of Appeal, constituent colleges of the University of Malawi (the College of Medicine, the Malawi Polytechnic and the Kamuzu college of nursing).

Blantyre City has many historic and cultural heritage resources which constitute a vital part of the city and are crucial for its identity, cultural and social wellbeing and attractiveness to business and tourism.

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