Mali, Landlocked country in West Africa
Mali extends across 1,240,192 square kilometers of terrain, ranging from Sahara Desert in the north to fertile regions along the Niger River in the south.
The territory of present-day Mali formed the center of three major empires between the 8th and 16th centuries: Ghana, Mali under Mansa Musa, and Songhai.
The ancient manuscripts and architectural heritage of Timbuktu represent centuries of scholarly tradition and Islamic learning in West African civilization.
French remains the official language, while Bambara serves as the primary communication medium for commerce and daily interactions among the population.
The Niger River creates an internal delta in central Mali, forming a complex network of channels and lakes that support agriculture in this arid region.
Inception: September 22, 1960
Capital city: Bamako
Website: http://www.primature.gov.ml
Part of: West Africa
Shares border with: Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania
Website: http://primature.gov.ml
GPS coordinates: 16.37004,-2.29002
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
Mali features earthen mosques, ancient archaeological sites, noteworthy geological formations and natural parks. The cities of Timbuktu, Djenné, and Gao have religious and historical mud-brick architecture. The country also has waterfalls, ancient caves, and colonial monuments. National parks and nature reserves are home to local wildlife. The architectural heritage includes historic mosques, traditional fortifications, and administrative buildings from the colonial period.
Timbuktu
88 km
Great Mosque of Djenné
366.8 km
Sankore Madrasah
88.7 km
Djinguereber Mosque
88.9 km
Djenné-Djenno
367 km
Bandiagara Escarpment
243.8 km
Tomb of Askia
240.1 km
Stade du 26 Mars
737.5 km
Sidi Yahya Mosque
88.7 km
Martyrs Bridge
742.1 km
Sélingué Dam
829.9 km
Mount Tenakourou
710.5 km
Bamako Grand Mosque
741.2 km
Grand Marché
741.7 km
King Fahd Bridge
743.7 km
Boucle du Baoulé National Park
752.5 km
BCEAO Tower
742.6 km
Sikasso tata
671.2 km
Palais de la Culture Amadou Hampaté Ba
742.4 km
Ounjougou
218.2 km
Gouina Falls
982.2 km
Old Towns of Djenné
366.7 km
Lake Sélingué
831.8 km
National Library of Mali
744.1 km
Wabaria bridge
242.4 km
Mopti Grand Mosque
292.4 km
Félou Falls
997.4 km
Zoo Bamako
740.7 kmReviews
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