Mali: flag, capital and facts
Mali is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Bamako. Population — 24,478,595. Area — 1,240,192 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Mali
Green, yellow and red vertical bands.
The capital of Mali — Bamako
Bamako is the capital of Mali. Bamako sits on the banks of the Niger River.
Facts about Mali
- Official name
- Republic of Mali
- Capital
- Bamako
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 24,478,595
- Area
- 1,240,192 km²
- Currency
- XOF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 17°, -4°
How to remember the name
The nameMali — the legendary city of Timbuktu and golden empires.
Did you know?
Mali is home to Timbuktu, an ancient city of scholars and manuscripts.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Mali — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Western Africa
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