Mali country

 

Mali Capital: Bamako

Mali Dialing code: +223

Mali Airport code: GABS, GABG

Mali Continent: Africa

Mali Area:  479,242 sq mi  (1,241,238 km2)

Mali Currency: West African CFA Franc

Mali Official Language:  13 official language

Mali Population: 20.4 million (Approx.)

Mali National Day: 22 September

Mali National Animal: vulture

Mali National Bird:  disputed

Mali National Fruit: Mango

Mali National Flower:  hollyhock

Mali National Tree: no official

Mali National Sport: Football

Mali Time zone: UTC ±00:00 ( GMT ±00:00)

Mali Driving side: right side of the road

Mali Flag:

Green- Represents agriculture and land.

Red- presents Blood.

Gold- represents purity.

Culture of Mali:

Mali has many ethnic groups, and rich and diverse. It is also indigenous. Mali's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Mali is Islamic.

Mali is full of nature, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Mali:

• Djenné
• Bamako
• Timbuktu
• Mopti

Traditional Festivals in Mali:

• Martyrs' Day
• Desert Festival
• Tabaski

Mali Must-try Foods:

• Dabileni
• Jollof rice
• Fufu
• Maafe

Weather in Mali:

The Mali country has two seasons. Wet Season November-April. Dry season May-October.

Economics of Mali:

Mali is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $21 billion (approximately), ranking it 147 in the world. This country has 55% debt. The natural resource sector is Mali's main source of income.

Mali imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, Pharmaceutical, and Machinery. Its exports are Gold, chemicals, wood, Copper, Fruits, Sugar, groundnuts, and oil.

Mali's export and import partners are Switzerland, India, Bangladesh, India, South Africa, and China.

Sports in Mali:

Football is the most popular national sport in Mali. Other popular sports in Mali are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Mali:

How many airports are in Mali?

There are 12 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Modibo Keita International Airport is the biggest airport in Mali.

Mali's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and Maritime transport which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Mali?

32 countries do not require visas. The government grants 40 e-visas and 21 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 134 countries.

The passport ranks 85 in the world.

Defense in Mali:

Mali is the safest country in the world. The Malian Armed Forces is the military, with limited powers of 40,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.52 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 135.

Mali Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Mali was home to the richest man who has ever lived.
• Mali Empire was huge.
• Mali is a famous for pyramid.
• Mali is home to the world’s largest mud-brick building.
• Mali is home to some incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites