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Mali
Mali is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 20.3M and an area of 1,240,192 km². Its capital is Bamako, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Mali shares borders with 7 countries.
Key facts
Continent
Africa
Capital
Bamako
Population
20.3M
Area
1,240,192 km²
Language
French
Religion
Islam
Government
Republic
Currency
West African CFA Franc
GDP/capita
$870
Independence
1960
Geography
Landlocked
Has desert
Savanna
Rivers
Niger
Deserts
Sahara Desert
Geo. lines
Tropic of Cancer
Borders
Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
Agriculture
Cotton, Maize, Sorghum
Minerals
Gold
Memberships
African Union
🎯 How to identify Mali in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Mali efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa ?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of African Union ?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Niger river?
✅ Yes
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