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Malian flag |
| Country |
Mali |
| Capital |
Bamako |
| Location |
Western Africa, southwest of Algeria |
| Size |
1.24 million sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly flat to rolling northern plains covered by sand; savanna in south, rugged hills in northeast |
| Climate |
subtropical to arid; hot and dry February to June; rainy, humid, and mild June to November; cool and dry November to February |
| Languages |
French (official), Bambara 80%, numerous African languages |
| Nationality |
noun: Malian(s)
adjective: Malian |
| Religion |
Muslim 90%, indigenous beliefs 9%, Christian 1% |
| Currency |
Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note - responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States |
| Exports |
cotton, gold, livestock |
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