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🇲🇱 Mali Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Mali is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,240,192 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 7 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
1,240,192 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
18/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+0
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Hot desert north, tropical south
general type

Location and Position

Mali is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Mali has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Mali covers a total area of 1,240,192 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 22.4M across this area, the population density is 18/km². The capital city is Bamako.

Climate

The climate of Mali is hot desert north, tropical south. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Mali

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Algeria
Algiers
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Niger
Niamey
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Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
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Guinea
Conakry
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Senegal
Dakar
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Mauritania
Nouakchott

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mali located?

Mali is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Bamako.

How large is Mali?

Mali has a total area of 1,240,192 km² with a population density of 18/km².

What countries border Mali?

Mali shares land borders with: Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania.

What is the climate of Mali?

The climate of Mali is Hot desert north, tropical south. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Mali in?

Mali observes UTC+0 timezone.

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