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| Capital | Bamako |
| Government | Republic |
| Currency | CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Area | total: 1.24 million km2 water: 20,000 km2 land: 1.22 million km2 |
| Population | 11,716,829 (July 2006 est.) |
| Language | French (official), Bambara 80%, numerous African languages |
| Religion | Muslim 90%, indigenous beliefs 9%, Christian 1% |
| Electricity | 220V/50Hz (European plug) |
| Calling Code | +223 |
| Internet TLD | .ml |
| Time Zone | UTC |
Mali is a landlocked country in the Sahel, bordered by Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, and Mauritania. Mali is a developing nation, and remains one of the poorest countries in the world. However, it has some incredible sights, including four UNESCO World-Heritage sites, and the historic city of Timbuktu.