Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fast Facts
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Capital
Bamako
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Population
15 million
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Area
1,240,140 sq km
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Languages
French, Bambara, Fulfulde, Tamashek, Dogon and Songhai
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Money
West African CFA franc; US$1 = CFA504.29, €1 = CFA656
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Seasons
Hot (October to February), very hot (April to June), wet (July to August)
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Tourist Information
www.le-mali.com/omatho/index.htm
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Visa
One- to three-month visas available at Mali embassies; short-stay and transit visas
may be issued at borders depending on security situation.
