Mali Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Mali |
| Common Name | Mali – /ˈmɑ.li/ |
| Nationality | Malian(s) – noun, Malian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1960 (from France) |
| Administrative Divisions | 10 regions and 1 district |
| Total Population | 21.4 million (#61) with 46.2% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Bamako (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Bambara (official), French (working language) |
| Electricity Access | 53.3% of total population |
| Internet Access | 34% of total population |
| Currency | Communaute Financiere Africaine Francs (XOF) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $46.5 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $2,100 (#212) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 1,240,192 sq km / 478,841 sq mi (#25) with 1.6% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Western Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Mali”