The flag of Mali is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, yellow and red.

Mali

Republic of Mali

People: Malian

🏛️CapitalBamako
💰CurrencyWest African CFA franc (Fr)
🗣️LanguageFrench
📞Dialling Code+223
🌍RegionWestern Africa
👥Population22,395,489

Mali is located in Western Africa and has a population of around 22.4 million. Its capital city is Bamako, and the most widely spoken official language is French. Mali is landlocked, sharing borders with 7 neighbouring countries.

By the numbers, Mali is the 60th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.28% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 23rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 18 people per km².

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Mali — key facts at a glance

Official NameRepublic of Mali
Capital CityBamako
ContinentAfrica
RegionWestern Africa
Population22,395,489
Area1,240,192 km²
CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF) Fr
Official LanguageFrench
Dialling Code+223
Internet TLD.ml
TimezoneUTC
Drives on theRight side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeML / MLI
BordersAlgeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal

Travelling to Mali?

Driving side: Right
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +223 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mali

What is the capital and currency of Mali?

The capital of Mali is Bamako and the currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), symbol Fr.

What is the capital of Mali?

The capital of Mali is Bamako.

What currency does Mali use?

Mali uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol: Fr).

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language of Mali is French.

What is the dialling code for Mali?

The international dialling code for Mali is +223.

What side of the road does Mali drive on?

Mali drives on the right-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering Mali

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