The Republic of Mali is a country in West Africa. A country where savannas, deserts and rocky mountains reign supreme. The local hot climate and traditional customs encourage exotic vacations, and attract fans of extreme sports and outdoor activities.
General information
The territory of the State of Mali is located in the subequatorial, tropical zones, in the zone of semi-deserts, woodlands and plains.
Mali on the world map is a country bordered by seven countries: Senegal, Mauritania, Niger, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast. The difference from Moscow time is minus four hours.
The capital of Mali is a city with 2 million inhabitants of Bamako.
The official language of Mali is French, but the vast majority of local citizens speak traditional, tribal dialects — Tuareg, Songhai, Bambara.
The currency is KFA(franc), nominally equivalent to the euro. There are exchange offices in Mali, but the transaction process is quite lengthy — it requires not only patience, but additional investments in the form of commissions to local clerks. The European currency is widespread in the country — its exchange rate is constantly changing, as it will be determined during local currency daily exchange trading.
Climate, weather conditions
The main part of the country is a plain, half of the territory of Mali is the Sahara Desert. The main rivers of the country are the Niger and Senegal. The average annual temperature is +29-30 degrees, and the rainy season begins in July and lasts until October.
There are many different species of animals in savanna and semi—desert areas - antelopes, gazelles, cheetahs, giraffes, and quite a large number of reptiles. Elephants, leopards, jackals are common throughout Mali, hippos and crocodiles live in the rivers. Various species of lizards and snakes also inhabit the territory of the desert and there are several conservation areas in Mali. The first, in terms of territory and popularity, is the Boulcle-de-Baule National Park.
Historical background
Historically, Mali has been inhabited by representatives of the Nigroid race since the third millennium BC. Since ancient times, these tribes have been engaged in fishing and hunting. At the end of the 11th century, the territory was conquered by representatives of neighboring tribes. Around the same time, the development of Mali as a state began. From 1882 to 1898, Mali was an Islamic empire.
In the second half of the 19th century, the country was subjugated by the French. It was a French colony, and at the same time received a new name — French Sudan. Independence of the subordinate territory was granted, after 1960, the state regained its former name — Mali.
The modern State of Mali is a presidential republic governed by a national council. 90% of the local population are Sheite Muslims. Some of the inhabitants profess traditional African beliefs — the cult of ancestors, the spirit of nature. Traditional rituals are interesting both from a cultural and historical point of view — they can be safely attributed to the country's attractions of cultural value.
Sights of Mali
Tourism in the country is an underdeveloped type of activity. The main percentage of income is the personal profit of local residents offering the services of "guides".
The main part of the architectural attractions is located in the capital of the country, the city of Bamako. Most of the country's population also lives here. The largest administrative centers of the country also include the cities of Kayes, Gao, and Kidal.
The most interesting sights of the city and its surroundings are Neolithic cave paintings, medieval buildings, an ancient mosque, the Catholic Cathedral of Joan of Arc, the presidential palace surrounded by a botanical garden. Best porn noodlemagazine.com - Girls do porn.