What is the Capital of Mali?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Mali is Bamako. Mali is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 22,395,489. The official currency is the West African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.
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Bamako at a glance
| Capital city | Bamako |
|---|---|
| Country | Mali (Republic of Mali) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 22,395,489 (60th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Calling code | +223 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Mali
- Algiers, capital of Algeria
- Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso
- Conakry, capital of Guinea
- Yamoussoukro, capital of Ivory Coast
- Nouakchott, capital of Mauritania
- Niamey, capital of Niger
- Dakar, capital of Senegal
Mali in context
- Mali covers 1,240,192 km², making it the 23rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 18 people per km² ranks 172nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal.
- Mali is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 22,395,489 people, Mali holds about 5.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 1.5% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mali is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Mali — FAQ
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
Is Bamako the largest city in Mali?
Yes — Bamako is both the capital and the largest city of Mali.
What country is Bamako in?
Bamako is the capital city of Mali.
What continent is Bamako in?
Bamako, the capital of Mali, is located in Africa.
Is Bamako the capital of Mali?
Yes — Bamako is the capital of Mali (official name: Republic of Mali).
Bamako is the capital of which country?
Bamako is the capital of Mali, in Western Africa.
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