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Mali's Information

Land Area	1,220,190 km²
Water Area	20,002 km²
Total Area	1,240,192km² (#23)
Population	17,467,108 (#64)
Population Density	14.32/km²
Government Type	Semi-presidential Republic
GDP (PPP)	$38.09 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$2,300
Currency	Franc (XOF)
Largest Cities	Bamako (1,297,281) Sikasso (144,786) Mopti (108,456) Koutiala (99,353) Segou (92,552) Gao (87,000) Kayes (78,406) Markala (53,738) View all cities in Mali

Coat of Arms:
Coat of Arms: The Mali national emblem features the mosque of Djenne, a vulture, a rising sun, and a pair of bow and arrows against a light blue background.

The name of the country is displayed at the top, and the national motto at the bottom.
Flag of Mali
Motto: "Un peuple, un but, une foi" ("One people, one goal, one faith")

This page was last updated on July 10, 2020.

Mali Trivia

What are the largest ethnic groups in Mali?

The Bambara are the largest ethnic group in the country making up about 36.5% of the total population in the country. Fulani makes up about 15% of the population and Sarakole 11%. Other ethnic groups include Senufo, Dogon, and Malinke.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Mali

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