Maps of Mali

Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa with an area of 1,240,192 sq. km. 

As observed on the physical map above, Mali has a monotonous landscape with plains and plateaus dominating the country topgraphy. The landscape transitions from Sahara Desert in the north through the Sahel to the zone of Sudanian savanna in the south.

Approximately 65% of the country is covered by desert or semi-desert.

Mali's landscape is mostly a savanna grassland that rolls into higher plateaus as you move north. Rugged hills with elevations that reach upwards of 1,000 m dot the northeast.

The lowest point of the country is the Senegal River at 75 ft (23 m); the highest point of Mali is Hombori Tondo at 3,789 ft (1,155 m).

The largest rivers in Mali are the Niger and Senegal. Considered to be Mali's lifeblood (its source of food, drinking water, irrigation and transportation) the Niger River snakes through roughly 4,180 km of western Africa.

Regions of Mali Map

Mali has been divided into 10 administrative regions. In alphabetical order, these are as follows: Gao, Kayes, Kidal, Koulikoro, Menaka, Mopti, Segou, Sikasso, Taoudenni, Tombouctou (Timbuktu); note - Menaka and Taoudenni were legislated in 2016, but implementation has not been confirmed by the US Board on Geographic Names

The country also has one capital district, Bamako. It is the capital and largest city of Mali.

With an area of 496,611 sq. km Tombouctou is the largest region of Mali by area and Sikasso is the most populous one.

Where is Mali?

Located in West Africa, the landlocked country of Mali shares its borders with seven countries. It is located in the Northern Hemisphere. As it straddles the Prime Meridian longitude line, it has territories on both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. To the north-northeast, Mali is bordered by Algeria. Niger, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast border the country to the east, southeast, and south respectively. Guinea bounds Mali to the southwest, Senegal to the west, and Mauritania to the northwest.

Mali Bordering Countries: The Niger, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea, Cote D'Ivoire.

Regional Maps: Map of Africa