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Mali

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The Permanent Missions of India and Mali commemorated World Cotton Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, highlighting the importance of cotton and international cooperation in the cotton sector.

About Mali

Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is known for its extensive desert landscapes, the Niger River and significant mineral resources.

Capital: Bamako.

Bordering Countries

Mali shares its borders with seven countries.

Direction

Bordering countries

North

Algeria

East

Niger and Burkina Faso

South

Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea

West

Senegal and Mauritania

Geographical Features

Climate: Mali experiences a tropical savanna climate in the south, which gradually transitions into an arid desert climate in the north.

Topography: Approximately 65% of the country consists of desert or semi-desert terrain. The Sahara Desert occupies a large part of northern Mali.

The landscape transitions from the Sahara Desert in the north, through the Sahel region, to the Sudanian savanna in the south.

Major River

The Niger River flows through Mali and serves as one of its principal sources of water. It supports agriculture, fishing, transportation and human settlements.

Highest Point

Hombori Tondo, at approximately 1,155 metres, is the highest point in Mali.

Natural Resources

Mali possesses significant mineral resources, including gold, uranium, diamonds, copper, iron ore, zinc, manganese and bauxite. Gold is particularly important to its economy.


 


 

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