Mali is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Africa.

How large and how populated is Mali?

Mali covers approximately 1,240,190 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 21,990,607, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

What are the official and native names of Mali?

The official name of Mali is Republic of Mali, and its native name is Mali. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Mali?

Mali is associated with the following language codes: bm, fr, ff, ar, snk, son, mku, khq, and with the time zone Africa/Abidjan. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What are the main country facts for Mali?

For Mali, the capital is Bamako, the largest city is Bamako, and the associated currency code is XOF. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Mali in geographic datasets?

Mali is identified by the ISO code ML and the country code ML. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

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Mali is a landlocked West African country bordered by Algeria, Niger, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, and Senegal. It has 13 official national languages with Bambara being the most commonly spoken. The country is historically significant as the heartland of the ancient Mali Empire.

Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked nation in West Africa and the eighth-largest country in Africa. The northern region extends into the Sahara Desert while the southern part lies in the Sudanian savanna, where the majority of the population lives. The Niger River and Senegal River flow through the southern region. Mali has 13 official national languages with French as a de facto working language. The economy is based on agriculture and mining, with gold and salt being major natural resources.

Largest city:Bamako

Currency code:XOF

ISO code:ML

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Bamako

Area

1,240,190 km²

Population

21,990,607 (2,024)

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Bafing National Park is a cornerstone of conservation in Mali, recognized for its exclusive role in protecting chimpanzee populations within the Manding Plateau region. This extensive national park features a predominant woodland ecosystem interspersed with savanna areas, providing critical habitat for numerous bird species as designated by BirdLife International. Understanding Bafing National Park's mapped geography and protected landscape offers insight into vital primate and avian conservation efforts in West Africa.

Area: 5,000 km²
Established: 2000
IUCN: II

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Mali geography and landscape

Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Mauritania to the northwest, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to the south, and Guinea and Senegal to the west. The northern region lies within the Sahara Desert while the southern region is in the Sudanian savanna.

Mali nature and environment

Mali's southern region lies in the Sudanian savanna, characterized by grasslands and scattered trees. The Niger River and Senegal River provide important water resources and support riparian ecosystems. The northern Saharan region is arid desert with minimal vegetation.

Mali climate and seasonal conditions

Mali has a hot, arid to semi-arid climate. The northern Saharan zone is extremely hot and very dry year-round. The southern Sudanian zone experiences a rainy season from June to October and a dry season from November to May, with higher humidity during the wet period.

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