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Location: West Africa, Southwest of Algeria

Description of the land: Generally flat

Climate: Dry season in March to June, Rainy/Snowy season June to September, Off season or cold season October to Febuary.

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Gods: Faro(God of water), Pemba(God of Earth), Muso Koroni(goddess of plants/animals/humans)

Beliefs/Practices: Predominantly Islam

Customs: Large emphasis is placed on the family over the individual

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Art/Music/Writing: Maninka Music, African art, pottery, jewelry, and architecture

Architecture: Latin, N'ko, or Arabic alphabet

Math/Science: Math intimidates students in Mali

Literature: Largely oral, with jalis reciting or singing histories

Inventions: The first accurate astronomical calender

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Leaders: Maninka Musa 1

Laws: A civil law system based on the French civil law model and influenced by customary law.

Government: Republic, and Semi-Presidential system.

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Trade: Yearly trade in 2022, Mali exported a total of $7.56 B.

Agriculture: Rice, wheat, corn (maize), yams, groundnuts, sugar cane, tobacco, and tea.

Labor System: A long time ago there was slave labor.

Slaves: Slavery existed for many centuries in the Mali empire.

Money: Approximately 65 tons

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Family Life: Until marriage, young Malian women would live with their parents.

Daily Life: All men and women are included in decision-making, typically working together in a communal field during the day.

Social Classes: Emperor is at the top, but most divisions were commoners, those who work in agriculture.

Roles of Men, Women and Children: Men were mainly responsible for political affairs, while women were in charge of the household and caring for the children.