| “ | Mali is located in West Africa, bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to the south, and Guinea and Senegal to the west. It has a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Mali is known for its vast desert regions as well as its diverse cultures. The country is poised for expansion with many small nations around it however it may face challenges with its neighbors such as Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Senegal. | ” |
World War III[]
On the World War III map, Mali is a country that starts with 5 cities and 59 victory points, making it a relatively large country. In the World War III map, the cities it starts with are (east to west) Bourem, Bobo-Dioulasso, Bamako, Conakry, and Dakar. Its immediate neighbors are (counterclockwise) Algeria, Mauritania, Ghana, and Niger.
Pros:
- Relatively fair positioning with only one country and three neighboring computer controlled states in reach early-game, this is a minor amount of threats compared to other comparable nations.
- Starts with many homeland provinces with resource fields (great for local industry)
Cons:
- Due to the relatively large size of the country it can be a bit harder to defend.
- Mali has only two costal cities with both having access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Trivia[]
- Mali is a landlocked country located in West Africa, bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to the south, and Guinea and Senegal to the west.
- As of January 2021, Mali has a population of 19 million people.
- The official language of Mali is French but Bambara and other local languages are also spoken.
- Music has been an important part of Malian culture for centuries with instruments such as ngoni and balafon being used in traditional music styles like Wassoulou music and griot songs.
- Mali’s main exports include gold, cotton, livestock and food products such as millet and sorghum.
- The currency of Mali is the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
- The highest mountain in Mali is Hombori Tondo situated at 1125 meters above sea level in the Dogon Plateau region.
- Traditional Malian clothing consists of brightly colored wraps or dresses worn by women called boubous paired with turbans for men called tagelmusts or keffiyehs.