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___ MaliDestination Mali, a virtual guide to the Republic of Mali, a landlocked country in interior Western Africa, parts in the north reach deep into the middle of the Sahara, while its central parts are in the Sahel zone.The majority of its inhabitants of 14.5 million live in the country's southern region. Mali is bordered by Algeria in north, by Niger in east, by Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire in south, by Guinea in south-west, and by Senegal and Mauritania in west. Compared, the country is about the size of South Africa, or slightly less than twice the size of the U.S. state of Texas. Read on to get an overview of Mali's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. |  Residence of the President © koulouba.pr.ml | |
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Republic of Mali | République de Mali |
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 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. In keeping with Mali's two-term constitutional limit, KONARE stepped down in 2002 and was succeeded by Amadou TOURE, who was subsequently elected to a second term in 2007. The elections were widely judged to be free and fair. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: France |
 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: Fri-May-24 13:28 Local Time = UTC (0h; no UTC/GMT offset) Country Calling Code: +223 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 km² (474,764 sq. mi.) Terrain: Savannah and desert. Climate: Semitropical in the south; arid in the north. People: Nationality: Malian(s). Population: 14,5 million (2009) 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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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MaliMany government websites seem to be down or unavailable, it might be in connection with the unclear situation in Bamako, where an army mutiny takes place since 21 March 2012. Rebel troops have appeared on Malian state TV to announce they have seized control of the country, hours after attacking the presidential palace. 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 and International Cooperation 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 Map
of MaliPolitical and administrative Map of Mali.  Google
Earth MaliSearchable map and satellite view of Mali. Google
Earth BamakoSearchable map and satellite view of Mali's capital city. Map of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa.  Dogon Village © www.malitourisme.com |
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NewsAccording to BBC and other press organisations, Mali's broadcast and print media are among the freest in Africa. Print/Online Africa News Mali Mali Headlines by Africa News. L'Essor State-owned national daily published in Bamako provides national and international news. (in French) Info Matin Privately-owned daily. (in French) Malikounda Mali news. (in French) Maliweb.net News from and about Mali. Agence Malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP) Radio/TV Office de la Radiodiffusion Television du Mali (ORTM) Mali's public television and radio, programmes are in French and local languages. (in French) |
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Arts & CultureMinistère de la CultureOfficial site of the Ministry of Culture provides information on Malian culture. Mali Gallery Album photos du Mali Mali images from a tour through Dogon country on a motorbike. Photos Bamako sur la Galerie de L'internaute Photo gallery related to Mali. Music of Mali Djeli ya - Griots et Musiciens du Mali Traditional music of Mali, now archived on ReoCities. 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. |
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Business & EconomyCentral 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, site seems offline) Malipages Yellow pages Mali. |
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Destination Mali: Travel and Tour GuidesMinistère du Tourisme du MaliTourism 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. World Heritage Sites of Mali Old Towns of Djenné Djenné one of the oldest towns of sub-Saharan Africa was inhabited since 250 B.C., the town became a market center and an important link in the trans-Saharan gold trade. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was one of the centers for the propagation of Islam. Its traditional houses, of which nearly 2,000 have survived, are built on hillocks as protection from the seasonal floods. Timbuktu Timbuktu was an intellectual and spiritual capital and a center for the propagation of Islam throughout Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its three great mosques, Djingareyber, Sankore and Sidi Yahia, recall Timbuktu's golden age. Although continuously restored, these monuments are today under threat from desertification. |
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 Festival on the Niger © Photo: Manfred Schweda |
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EducationLycée Français LibertéThe school's homepage, Bamako (in French). Université de Bamako The University of Bamako is a public university in Mali's capital Bamako, it is also known as the University of Mali. |
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Environment & NatureCinzana Agricultural Research stationDedicated 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). |
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HistoryHistoire 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") History of Mali Wikipedia articles about Mali's history. |
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SearchOpen Directory Project: MaliAdditional Information on MaliAfrica South of the Sahara: MaliBackground information on Mali collected by Karen Fung. BBC News Country Profile: Mali Upenn - African Studies Center: Mali Wikipedia: Mali The World Factbook -- Mali |
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