Mali 🇲🇱
Mali 🇲🇱: capital Bamako, population 22 million, located in Africa. Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Bamako
- Population: 22 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French
- Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Mali
- Area: 1,240,192 km² (478,841 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Landlocked
- People: Malian
- Internet domain: .ml
Fun Facts About Mali
- Home to the ancient city of Timbuktu, once a center of learning.
- The Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud-brick building in the world.
- Was part of several great African empires, including the Mali Empire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mali known for?
Mali is known for several things — Home to the ancient city of Timbuktu, once a center of learning; The Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud-brick building in the world; Was part of several great African empires, including the Mali Empire.
How big is Mali?
Mali covers about 1,240,192 square kilometers (478,841 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Mali landlocked?
Yes. Mali is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 7 neighboring countries.
What are people from Mali called?
People from Mali are called Malian.
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
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