Mali

Africa · Capital Bamako

Mali is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Bamako. It has a population of around 19,077,690 people. The main language is French and the official currency is the West African CFA franc. Mali is landlocked, sharing land borders with 7 countries.

Mali is a country in Africa. Its capital is Bamako. It has a population of 19,077,690, bordering 7 countries. The official language is French. The official currency is the West African CFA franc.

Where is Mali?

Mali at a glance

Capital: Bamako
Population: 19.1M
Currency: West African CFA franc
Language: French
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Mali

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Bordering countries

Frequently asked questions about Mali

What is the capital of Mali?

The capital of Mali is Bamako.

What continent is Mali in?

Mali is located in Africa.

What is the population of Mali?

Mali has a population of approximately 19,077,690 people.

What is the currency of Mali?

The official currency of Mali is the West African CFA franc.

What language is spoken in Mali?

The main language spoken in Mali is French.

What is the flag of Mali?

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