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Country profile

Mali is a West African country with a landscape that spans the arid Sahel to the fertile Niger River valley, renowned for its rich musical and cultural traditions. It has a population of 23.8 million, a population growth rate of 2.97%, and a median age of 15.47 years.

Its history includes the rise of powerful empires such as the Mali and Songhai, which left a lasting legacy in scholarship, art, and trade.

Today, Mali continues to celebrate its vibrant cultural heritage through music, storytelling, and community festivals, despite facing modern developmental challenges.

Its capital city is Bamako.

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