Mali

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Mali is a beautiful but poor country in West Africa with an incredibly rich history. The River Niger runs deep into Mali's Sahara desert. Today boats still travel and trade up and down the Niger, but the flourishing empires that were responsible for building legendary cities like Timbuktu, have had their day. Salt caravans still travel their ancient routes, but now the riches lie in the cultural festivals of Mali , the fascinating culture of the Dogon, and one of the world's most vibrant music scenes.




 * Major languages**: French, Bambara or Bamana, Berber, and Arabic
 * Major religions**: Islam, Indigenous beliefs
 * Total area:** 478,767 sq mi
 * Population:** 14 million
 * Monetary unit:** CFA Franc
 * Capital/Largest city:** Bamko



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Resources http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/mali.htm http://www.geographia.com/mali/ http://goafrica.about.com/od/mali/a/Mali-Facts-And-Information.htm http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Mali.html

© 2012 All Rights Reserved Caitlin Huff Revised April 25th, 2012 Email: CLorrH@ilstu.edu Phone: 847-345-6784