Mali is a country in West Africa, Africa. Its capital is Bamako, with a population of approximately 22.4M and a total area of 1,240,192 km². The official language is French and the currency is the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Mali covers an area of 1,240,192 km² with a population density of 18/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $19.1B ($852 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Mansa Musa, emperor of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, is considered the richest person in history with an estimated fortune of $400 billion in today's money. When he made his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, he brought so much gold that he crashed the Egyptian economy.
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UNESCO the world's largest mud-brick building — rebuilt annually by the community in a great festival
UNESCO ancient city of learning — once home to 180 Quranic schools and 25,000 students
UNESCO dramatic sandstone escarpment with 700-year-old cliff dwellings of the Dogon people
The third longest river in Africa flows through Mali creating a vast inland delta teeming with wildlife
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
The official language(s) of Mali are French.
The population of Mali is approximately 22.4M.
Mali uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Mali is located in Africa, in the West Africa region.
Mali has a GDP of $19.1B, with a GDP per capita of $852.
The best time to visit Mali is November–February. The climate is Hot desert north, tropical south.
Visa required for most nationalities
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