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Bamako, the nation's capital and largest city, is a major regional trading center on the Niger River.Mali gained independence from France in 1960.Because people are obligated to help extended family members, the average wage earner cares for 10 people.When shaking hands, one may show special respect by touching one's own right elbow with the fingertips of the left hand.
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The flag of Mali, adopted on 1 March 1961, consists of vertical bands of green, yellow, and red. These three colors are the pan-African colors used in many of the continent's national flags. Green represents nature, yellow stands for purity and minerals, and red represents the blood shed fighting for independence.
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Hear the name of the country.
The common name of the country is Mali. The official name is the Republic of Mali (République de Mali).
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Hear the national anthem.
The national anthem of Mali is “Hymne National Malien.” Adopted in 1962. Lyrics by Seydou Badian Kouyaté; music by Banzoumana Sissoko.
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Capital: Bamako
Current Time: 1:46 PM
Latitude: 12.39
Longitude: -8.00
Population: 12,324,029 (rank=70)
Area, sq. mi.: 478,764 (rank=23)
Area, sq. km.: 1,240,000
Human Dev. Index rank: 173 of 177 countries
Adjusted for women: 150 of 156 countries
Real GDP per capita: $1,033
Adult literacy rate: 33% (male); 16% (female)
Infant mortality rate: 120 per 1,000 births
Life expectancy: 51 (male); 55 (female)
Currency: CFA franc
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Additional Content for Mali
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