Fun facts about Mali
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The name Mali means 'the place where the king lives' and carries a connotation of strength.
Mali
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi).
From the “Etymology” section
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Mali was once part of three famed West African empires that controlled trans-Saharan trade.
Mali
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi).
From the “History” section
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Mali is the 24th-largest country in the world and the eighth-largest country in Africa.
Mali
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi).
From the “Geography” section
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Mali lies in the torrid zone and is among the hottest countries in the world.
Mali
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi).
From the “Geography” section
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Slavery persists in Mali today with as many as 200,000 people held in direct servitude to a master.
Mali
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi).
From the “Politics and government” section
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