Geography and the Climate
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The Mali's land features consist of The Bandiagara Plateau, The Fouta Djallon, and The mountains of Hombori. The northern parts of Mali are effected by desertification and is very arid. Mali also has short grasses and shrubs. Mali's winters are dry and cold but its summers are rainy and warm.
Mali Fun Facts
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1. Mali is a landlocked country
2. Mali's capital city is Bamako
3. Mali population growth rate: 3.02%
4. Mali highest point: Hombori Tondo
5. Mali lowest point: Senegal River
6. About 4% of Mali's land is arable
7. Mali's ethnic groups consist of Mande, Peul, Voltaic, and Songhai
8. Mali's exports are cotton, gold, and livestock.
9. Mali's imports are machinery, construction materials, foodstuffs, and textiles.
2. Mali's capital city is Bamako
3. Mali population growth rate: 3.02%
4. Mali highest point: Hombori Tondo
5. Mali lowest point: Senegal River
6. About 4% of Mali's land is arable
7. Mali's ethnic groups consist of Mande, Peul, Voltaic, and Songhai
8. Mali's exports are cotton, gold, and livestock.
9. Mali's imports are machinery, construction materials, foodstuffs, and textiles.
Ethnic Groups and Religion
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The main ethnic groups of Mali consist of Mande, the Bambara, Malinke, and Sarakole. Mainly Islam is practiced in the country Mali. There are also other religions practiced in Mali, but it is the major religion. Do not talk about your god in the presence of an Islamic Malian, or they will get mad.
Economy and the Enviornment
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People in Mali mostly make their living by working in agriculture. Cotton is Mali's largest export from their fields. The biggest problem or threat if you will, to the people of Mali is desertification and losing the water and vitamins of the soil. The cause of this is logging and deforestation. There is a very limited supply of water for the people to drink.