Mali: Visit the Definitions and Notes page

Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. Mali , [c] officially the Republic of Mali , [d] is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of over 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi). [9] The country is bordered to the north by Algeria, to the east by Niger, to the northwest by Mauritania, to the south by Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast, and to the west by Guinea and Senegal. The population of Mali is about 23.29 million, [14][15] 47.19% of which are estimated to be under the age ... Latest news on Mali , the eighth-largest country in Africa, with a population of about 20 million people. Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali . The country is known for its diverse cultures, rich history, music, and ancient cities, including the city of Timbuktu, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mali , a landlocked country in Western Africa, shares a border with Niger on the east, Burkina Faso and the Côte d’Ivoire on the south, Guinea to the south-west, Senegal and Mauritania to the west, and Algeria to the north.