The Republic of Mali is located in West Africa. It borders Algeria, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal and Mauritania. It is landlocked, but the country has several major rivers, including the Niger and Senegal.
Climate. It is a country with varied climatic and geographical features, including deserts, savannas, mountains and rivers, making it one of the most diverse countries in West Africa. In general, Mali has a subtropical climate with pronounced seasonal variations in rainfall and temperature.
Number. In 2023, the country's population was 22,106,606.
Language. There are many languages in Mali, and more than 40 languages are actively used in everyday life. Bamana is one of the most widely spoken languages in Mali and is considered the official language. It is widely used in communication and education.
Mali's economy is one of the least developed in the world and is focused primarily on agriculture, making the country vulnerable to climate change and fluctuations in agricultural prices. It plays a key role in Mali's economy and employs the majority of the country's population. Major crops include millet, buckwheat, rice, cotton and peanuts.
Mali is rich in natural resources including gold, uranium, bauxite and precious metals. Gold is a major export commodity and mining of the precious metal generates significant income. Mali remains one of the poorest countries in the world, and poverty remains a serious problem for much of the population. Social and economic inequalities are also significant.
The education system includes primary, secondary and higher education. Basic education is compulsory, but access to education is not available in rural areas. Mali remains one of the countries with high illiteracy rates, especially among women.
Health care in Mali leaves much to be desired, especially in rural areas. Limited access to health services, a shortage of qualified health workers and insufficient health care funding mean that many people do not receive timely and quality health care. Many rural areas lack access to health facilities and medicines. The country faces public health challenges including malaria, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Lack of access to clean water and poor sanitation are also problems that affect public health.
