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Destination Mali, a virtual guide to the Republic of Mali. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Mali's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.
Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this West African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Mali, addresses of Malian embassies, country guides for travel and tourism and more information like maps and local newspapers from Mali.

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Residence of the President © koulouba.pr.ml
  

Republic of Mali | République de Mali

Country Profile


Mali Flag
Flag of Mali

Background:
The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in 1991 with a transitional government, and in 1992 when Mali's first democratic presidential election was held. Since his reelection in 1997, President KONARE has continued to push through political and economic reforms and to fight corruption. In 1999 he indicated he would not run for a third term.
(Source: CIA - The World Factbook)

related countries: France

border countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal
 

where in Africa is Mali

Official Name:
République de Mali
int'l long form: Republic of Mali
short form: Mali
former: French Sudan and Sudanese Republic

ISO Country Code: ml

Actual Time: Sat-July-4  20:32
Local Time = UTC (0h; no UTC/GMT offset)

Capital City: Bamako (pop. 1 million)

Other Cities:
Segou (200 000), Sikasso (120 000),
Mopti (90 000), Gao (65 000), Kayes (65 000), Timbuktu (38 000)

Government:
Type: Republic
Independence: 22 September 1960 (from France).

Geography:
Location: Western Africa, southwest of Algeria.
Area: 1 240 000 sq. km. (474 764 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Savannah and desert.

Climate: Semitropical in the south; arid in the north.

People:
Nationality: Malian(s).
Population: 10,5 million.
GNI per capita PPP: $ 1 084 (year)
Ethnic groups: Manding, Mande (Bambara or Bamana, Malinke, Sarakole, Soninke) 50%, Fulani, Songhai, Voltaic, Tuareg and Maur.
Religions: Islam 90%, indigenous beliefs 9%, Christian 1%.
Languages: French (official) and Bambara (spoken by about 80% of the population).
Literacy: 30-45%. (est.)

Natural resources:
Gold, phosphate, kaolin, salt, and limestone.
Agriculture Products, (42% of GDP): millet, sorghum, corn, rice, livestock, sugar, cotton, Groundnuts (peanuts), and tobacco.
Agriculture products: Cotton, millet, rice, corn, vegetables, peanuts; cattle, sheep, goats.

Industries: Food processing; construction; phosphate and gold mining.

Exports partners: China 25.2%, Pakistan 12.8%, Thailand 8.7%, Taiwan 6.7%, Italy 4.5% (2005)

Imports partners: France 13.1%, Senegal 13.1%, Cote d'Ivoire 8.5% (2005)

Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)

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Official Sites of Mali

Présidence de la République du Mali
Official site of the presidency of the Republic of Mali provides information about the President and the Republic.


Ministère de la Culture du Mali
The Ministry of Culture.


Maliens de l'Extérieur
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mali (in French).

Diplomatic Missions
Embassy of Mali
Mali's Embassy in Washington with visa, country and travel information.
Mali Embassies Abroad
Address list of Mali's Diplomatic Missions Abroad.
Mali visa applications
Information on Visas for Mali.


Maps
profile Map of Mali
Political map of Mali.
Google Earth Google Earth Mali
Zoomable satellite view of Mali.
Google Earth Google Earth Bamako
Zoomable satellite view of Mali's capital city.

profile Map of Africa
Political Map of Africa.



Dogon Village
Dogon Village © www.malitourisme.com  

News

Africa News Mali
Mali Headlines by Africa News.
Sous le Baobab
News and information from and about Mali. (in French)


Mali Today
Mali news by World News Network.
 

 

Arts & Culture

Ministère de la Culture
Official site of the Ministry of Culture provides information on Malian culture.

Mali Gallery
1000 Images du Mali
Mali images.
Rencontre de la photographie africaine
Meet African Photography, an exhibition at Bamako.


Music of Mali
Djeli ya - Griots et Musiciens du Mali
Traditional music of Mali.
Festival on the Niger
Music and dance festival at Segou.
Griots of West Africa & Beyond
Backgrond information on the tradition of Griots.
Mamadou Diabate
Malian kora musician, Mamadou Diabate is a member of the Mandinka West African jeli (musician caste) family.
 
Mopti Woman
Mopti Woman © www.malitourisme.com
 

Business & Economy

Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
Central Bank of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.

Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA)
West African Economic and Monetary Union (in French)
IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA
Information about business and investment in the African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French)

National Federation of the Craftsmen of Mali
Organisation to support craftsmen of Mali (French)

ProMali
Federations and organizations of Mali. (French)

Malipages
Yellow pages Mali.
 
 

Destination Mali: Travel and Tour Guides

Ministère du Tourisme du Mali
Tourism Mali page with information about the country. (in French)

Afribone Mali
Mali portal with country information. (in French)
Au Coeur du Mali
Mali portal (in French).
Experience Mali
Mali tourism information site with a photo gallery.
Images and Sights of Mali
Beautiful private page about Mali.

Kidal.info
Site about the Kidal Sahara region in northwestern Mali. (in French)


Mysterious Places: Mali
Malian Magic - Journey to Mali, West Africa.


Dogon
Dogonalbum
Photogallery of the Dogon people.
Inagina
A site of a documentation about the Dogon blacksmiths.
 Books on Mali

US books 

Guides Mali
   Mali Guides
 Guide de Mali (in French)
UK books  Mali Guides
fr books  Guide de tourisme Mali
German books  German Books: Reiseführer Mali

Donsow (hunters)
Festival on the Niger © Photo: Manfred Schweda

Education

Lycée Français Liberté
The school's homepage, Bamako (in French).
 
 

Environment & Nature

Cinzana Agricultural Research station
Dedicated to producing sustainable increases in crop production and productivity through improved seed breeding.
Institut d'Economie Rurale du Mali
Institute for the research of agricultural development and preservation of natural resources based in Bamako.
Mount Hombori Project
Long-term monitoring of the biodiversity of Mount Hombori and its region located south of Timbuktu.

Comité Permanent Inter-Etats de Lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel (CILSS)
Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (in French).
 
 

History

Civilizations in Africa: Mali
Overview of Mali's history
Histoire du Mali : D'un empire a une République
Mali's History "From an empire to a republic" by "Au Coeur du Mali". (in French)
Histoire de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
Site about history of West Africa, including Mali. (in French)
Kingdoms of the Medieval Sudan
Site provides a narrative historical overview of Mali, Songhay, Kanem-Bornu, and Hausaland before the modern era.
Mali Interactive Project
Information about the archaeological site of Jenné-jeno ("ancient Jenné")
 
Segou
Street Scene at Segou © www.malitourisme.com

Search

Malinet
Malians worldwide (not very up-to-date).


Additional Information on Mali

Africa South of the Sahara: Mali
Background information on Mali collected by Karen Fung.
BBC News Country Profile: Mali
MBendi Profile: Mali
Open Directory Project: Mali
Upenn - African Studies Center: Mali
Wikipedia: Mali
The World Factbook -- Mali
 
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