Mali

Area: 1 240 000 km²

Population: 11 995 402 (2007)

Population density: 9.7 pers./km²

Capital: Bamako

Government type: Semi-Presidential republic

Official language: French

Ethnic groups: Mande 50%, Peul 17%,Voltaic 12%, Songhai 6%, Tuareg and Moor 10%, other 5%

Religion: Muslim 90%, indigenous beliefs, Christian 1%

Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

Time zone: UTC+0

Administrative divisions: Mali is divided into 8 regions and the capital district of Bamako, regions are subdivided into 49 cercles, which are further subdivided into 288 arrondissements

Highest point: Mount Hombori Tondo 1 155 m

Longest river: Niger River

Largest lake: Lake Debo 160 km²

Largest cities: Bamako, Sikasso, Mopti, Koutiala, Kayes

Calling code: +223

Internet TLD: .ml