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___ MaliDestination 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. keywords: Mali information, Mali facts, Mali geography, Mali news papers, travel Mali, tourist information for Mali, Mali map |  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. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: France border countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal |
 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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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MaliPrésidence de la République du MaliOfficial 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 Map
of MaliPolitical map of Mali.  Google
Earth MaliZoomable satellite view of Mali. Google
Earth BamakoZoomable satellite view of Mali's capital city. Map of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa.  Dogon Village © www.malitourisme.com |
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NewsAfrica News MaliMali Headlines by Africa News. Sous le Baobab News and information from and about Mali. (in French) Mali Today Mali news by World News Network. |
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Arts & CultureMinistère de la CultureOfficial 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 © www.malitourisme.com |
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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) ProMali Federations and organizations of Mali. (French) 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. |
 Festival on the Niger © Photo: Manfred Schweda |
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EducationLycée Français LibertéThe school's homepage, Bamako (in French). |
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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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HistoryCivilizations in Africa: MaliOverview 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") |
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SearchMalinetMalians worldwide (not very up-to-date). Additional Information on MaliAfrica South of the Sahara: MaliBackground 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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