General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Bamako |
| Country | Mali |
| Currency | CFA franc |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.6% |
| Gdp | $17.6 billion |
| Size | 1,240,192 sq km |
| Population | 21,808,000 |
| Population density | 17.6/sq km |
| Kids per female | 5.6 |
| City population | 42.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 35∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 36.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 12.7% |
| Population able to speak english | 14.8% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 39 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Mali |
| Main airport | Bamako–Sénou International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 8.91/MBits |
| Tld | .ml |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 25% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 65% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 7:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Supermarché |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie de la Paix |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie du Mali |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 4/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 5/10 |
| Swimming | 3/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tigadegena | A thick millet porridge served with a meat or fish sauce | 2-3 |
| To | A rice dish cooked with vegetables and meat | 3-4 |
| Maafe | A peanut butter stew served with rice or couscous | 4-5 |
| Fonio | A grain similar to millet, often served as a porridge or salad | 2-3 |
| Soumbala | A fermented locust bean condiment used in many Malian dishes | 1-2 |
| Sombi | A dried okra soup | 2-3 |
| Dibi | Grilled meat skewers | 3-4 |
| Kelewele | Fried plantains | 1-2 |
| Bissap | A hibiscus flower drink | 1-2 |
| Ataya | A green tea served with mint | 1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bissap | A refreshing drink made from hibiscus flowers | 1-2 |
| Ginger Beer | A sweet and spicy drink made from ginger | 1-2 |
| Jus de Baobab | A thick and creamy drink made from the pulp of the baobab fruit | 2-3 |
| Jus de Mangue | A sweet and refreshing drink made from mango juice | 1-2 |
| Thé à la Menthe | A refreshing tea made with green tea and mint | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bogolanfini | A hand-woven cotton fabric dyed with fermented mud | $10-$50 |
| N’tomo | A wooden mask carved with intricate designs | $20-$100 |
| Djembe | A traditional drum made from goat skin and wood | $50-$200 |
| Kaftan | A loose-fitting robe worn by both men and women | $20-$100 |
| Tuareg jewelry | Silver and enamel jewelry made by the Tuareg people | $10-$50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of a new year |
| Army Day | January 20 | Commemorates the founding of the Malian army |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | September 22 | Commemorates Mali’s independence from France in 1960 |
| Republic Day | November 19 | Celebrates the establishment of the Republic of Mali in 1968 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | L’Essor |
| Online news | Maliweb |
| Tv | ORTM |
| Radio | Radio Mali |