Mali

Mali

Mali is a Republic. Mali's president is Ibrahim Boubacar.

Climate

Gold and agriculture are Mali's main industries. Cotton is the most produced product.

Subropical, arid, and hot climate from February to June.Rainy and humid from June to November.Cool and dry from November to february.

Economic Industries

- Gold- Iron- Urainium

Government

Natural Resources

The most common language in Mali is French.The other offical languages are Bambara, Dogon, Malinke, and Bobo.

Languages

The major religion is Islam. Other minor religions are Christianity and Anamism.

The most common ethnic groups in Mali are Manding, Fulani, Saracdoe, Songhai, and Mianka.

Religions

Ethnic Groups

People in Mali consider burping after finishing your meal very polite as they see it a sign of enjoyment of the meal.

Social Customs

A religious custom in Mali is eating using yor right hand since the left hand is considered unclean in Islam.

Religious Customs

A cultural holiday is Independance Day, which is on the 22nd of September.

Cultural Holidays

An example of an animal that is native to Mali is the African Lion. Another example is the Desert Hedgehog. A plant that is Native to Mali and is very common is Hibiscus.

Native Animals and plants

France colonized Mali in the 1800's. The gained independance on September 22nd 1960.

Colonization

Bamako: 12.6500 N, 8.0000 WKayes: 14.4500 N, 11.4333 WMopti:14.4958 N, 4.1986 W

Coordinates

Popular Drink

Djablani is a very famous drink in Mali. This local specialty is made from habiscus, ginger, and baobab fruit.