MALI
Official Name: REPUBLIC OF
MALI
Country Profile Area: 1.24m sq km. Capital: Bamako Population: 12,666,987 (CIA 2009 estimates) Language: French (official), Bambara Date of independence: 22 September, 1960. Currency: CFA Franc (XOF) Religion: Islam, Christianity and indigenous beliefs National Day: Independence Day; 22 September |
Amadou T. Toure
President of Mali
Administrative Divisions:
8 regions;
Gao, Kayes, Kidal, Koulikoro, Mopti, Segou, Sikasso, Tombouctou
8 regions;
Gao, Kayes, Kidal, Koulikoro, Mopti, Segou, Sikasso, Tombouctou