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Mali — silhouette, capital and facts
Mali is in Africa and its capital is Bamako. With about 22 million people and 1,240,192 km², it ranks 23rd in area and 60th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Mali, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Bamako
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 22 million
- Area
- 1,240,192 km²
- Language
- Bambara and other national languages
- Currency
- CFA franc
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, red
Borders
Mali shares a land border with 5 countries: Senegal, Niger, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea.
Fun facts about Mali
- In Timbuktu, libraries hold medieval manuscripts on science, law and religion.
- The Great Mosque of Djenné, built of mud brick, is re-plastered every year by the community.
- In the fourteenth century, Emperor Mansa Musa gave away so much gold on his pilgrimage to Mecca that it affected Cairo's economy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
Which continent is Mali in?
Mali is in Africa.
Which countries border Mali?
Mali shares a land border with 5 countries: Senegal, Niger, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Mali?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Mali is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Mali?
In Timbuktu, libraries hold medieval manuscripts on science, law and religion. The Great Mosque of Djenné, built of mud brick, is re-plastered every year by the community. In the fourteenth century, Emperor Mansa Musa gave away so much gold on his pilgrimage to Mecca that it affected Cairo's economy.
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