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Mali

Republic of Mali

Region

Africa • Western Africa

Capital

Bamako

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The flag of Mali is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, yellow and red.

The flag of Mali is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, yellow and red.

Population
20,250,834
Area
1,240,192 km²
Time Zone
UTC
Top-Level Domain
.ml

About Mali

Mali is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Western Africa region. Its capital city is Bamako. With a population of 20,250,834, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 1,240,192 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 16.33 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Mali is French, .

The currency used in Mali is the West African CFA franc (Fr), .

Mali is a member of the United Nations.

In Mali, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC time zone.

Mali shares its borders with 7 countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal.

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Coat of Arms of Mali

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Bamako
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Mali
  • Demonym: Malian
  • Top Level Domain: .ml
  • Calling Code: +223
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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