Mali

By:Keyondra Gamble

Lindsey AustinLedarrius Blake

About Mali

Mali is named after empire Mali located in modern day Guinea. Its official name is Republic of Mali. The founder of Mali is Sundjala a magician.

Religion and Language

Religion: Mostly Muslim (90%) Christian (1%) and Indigenous beliefs: (9%).

Language: French (official languages), Bambara 80%, numerous African languages.

Church

Location and Capital

Location: West Africa.Borders: Algeria to the Northeast,

Niger to the South East, Burkina Faso to the South, Cite Diovoire to the South, Guinea to the Southwest, Maritaina to the West.

Capital: Bamako

Population, Important People, and Government

Population: 13,796,354+ (July 2010).Important People: Mansa Musa (1312-

1337)Government: Republic.

Music

Music: Jalis (orgriots)Instruments: Kamal Ngoni (guitar), the

Djembe (drum), keyboards, electric guitar, flute, strings, and rattles.

Natural Resources

Copper, gold, phosphates, kaolin, salt, limestone, uranium, gypsum, granite, and hydropower.

SaltLimestone Gold

Holidays

January 1st: New Year's DayJanuary 20th: Armed Forces DayMarch 26th: Martyrs DayMarch 31st: The Prophet's BirthdayApril 6th: The Prophet's Baptism April 9th: Easter More(+)

Mali’s Food

Examples are : lemongrass tea, Malian fish stew, and chicken and peanut stew. They also eat many exotic fruit like orange flavored chicken.

Sheep

Animals

Most common animals are:• Hyenas• Hippo’s• Chimpanzee’s• Lions• Giraffes• Leopard• Elephant

Clothing

Women: skirts, long dresses, and t-shirt’s.Men: Loose pants and t-shirts.Shorts are considered as not being decent so they are avoided by adults.They also dress for warm weather conditions, being so close to the Sahara Desert.

Survival in Mali

Mali is a very poor country. Farming, fishing, and mining have always played a big role in their economy.

10 Questions1: Who founded Mali?2:Why don’t Mali people wear shorts?3:What is the main language in Mali?4:What is the most common religion in Mali?5:What is Mali named after? (Hint: It’s located in Guinea).6:Where is Mali located and one of it’s borders?7:What is one of the instruments used in Mali?8:What is one natural resource in Mali?9:What type of government is Mali?10:What is the capital of Mali?

10 Answers1: Sundjala.2: They feel that it isn’t decent.3: French.4: Muslim.5: The Empire of Mali.6: West Africa. Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Cote Divoire, Guinea, and Mauritania.7:Kamal Ngoni, the Djembe, keyboards, electric guitar, flute, strings, rattles.8: Copper, gold, phosphates, kaolin, salt, limestone, uranium, gypsum, granite, and hydropower.9:Republic10:Bamako