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Mali Related information

Capital: Bamako

City English Name: Bamako

Country: Mali

Country English Name: Mali

Province: Bamako Region

Province English Name: Bamako Region

Country Area Code: +223

Longitude and Latitude: 12.65° N, 8° W

Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

Language: French (official), Bambara (national)

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Bamako

Standard Time Zone: West Africa Time (WAT)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometers. Mali is bordered by Mauritania and Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire to the south, and Guinea to the west.

Mali is a former French colony that gained independence in 1960. The country has a rich history and culture, and is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Old Towns of Djenné, Timbuktu, and the Tomb of Askia.

Mali's economy is based primarily on agriculture, with cotton and gold being the main exports. The country is also a major producer of livestock. Mali faces a number of challenges, including poverty, corruption, and terrorism. However, it is a country with great potential, and its people are working hard to build a better future.