Mali, officially known as the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa that is rich in history, culture, and natural diversity. With an area of over 1.24 million square kilometers, it is the eighth-largest country in Africa and shares borders with Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire to the south, Guinea to the southwest, and Senegal and Mauritania to the west. Mali’s capital and largest city is Bamako, situated on the Niger River, which is a lifeline for much of the population.

The country’s history is deeply intertwined with some of Africa's most famous empires, including the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires, which dominated West Africa between the 8th and 16th centuries. The Mali Empire, in particular, is celebrated for its wealth, culture, and influen... Read More