Mali
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Capital
Bamako
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Local time
18:41
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Population
17.8 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+223
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Currency
Fr XOF (franc)
Mali
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Capital
Bamako
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Local time
18:41
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Population
17.8 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+223
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Currency
Fr XOF (franc)
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Average Salary
$ 400
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Petrol price
€ 1.47 pl
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Precipitation
282mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
1 240 000 km2
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Protected Area
8%
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Forest Area
4%
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Agricultural area
33%
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Railways
734km
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Annual air passengers
33 444
Population
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Ethnicity
Mande
Peul - 17 %
Voltaic - 12 %
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Religion
Islam - 90 %
Islam - 90 %
indigenous - 9 %
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Literacy rates
33.1%
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Languages
French
Bambara
Peul/foulfoulbe
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Armed Forces
15 800
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Murders
11 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
1 l/person
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Smoking
36.8%
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Diabetes
2.2%
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Malaria
449%
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Tuberculosis
57 per 100k
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HIV
1%
Economy
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Industries
food processing, construction, phosphate and gold
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Agriculture
cotton, millet, rice, corn, vegetables, peanuts, cattle, sheep, goats
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Natural Resources
gold, phosphates, kaolin, salt, limestone, uranium, gypsum, granite, hydropower
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Natural Resources
gold, phosphates, kaolin, salt, limestone, uranium, gypsum, granite, hydropower
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Renewable Energy
83%
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CO2 Emissions
1 412kt
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Ease of Business
143 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
4
What not to do when visiting Mali
Mali Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting - it's common to put the right hand to the chest to show the respect. A hug is common for friends. A slight nod or bow of the head is appropriate when greeting elders.
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Mali Don’t interrupt and contradict to elders when they are speaking, even they are entirely wrong.
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Mali Don’t use the left hand for giving or receiving the objects.
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Did you know?
Mali’s king Mansa Musa was so rich that his spending destroyed the local economy while he was making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mali Don't be surprised by hearing music everywhere - it's a big part of Malian culture.
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Mali Don't forget women in Mali have elevated status in culture - they are always consulted when making community decisions. The status is well-earned - they take a lot of family's workload including gathering of water, wood or bringing things to market.
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Mali Don't bring a gift to hostess when visiting - it's considered rude.
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Mali Don’t point to people with your index finger - use the whole hand instead.
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Mali Don’t photograph military and government facilities, including its officials.
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Mali Don’t export any archaeological objects and antiques without an official certificate.
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Mali Don't necessarily make super extended direct eye contact, especially with elders - it can be considered rude.
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Mali Don't forget the rainy season usually takes place between June and October.
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