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The top three most common religions followed in Mali are Islam, West African folk religions and animism, and Roman Catholic Christianity.

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The most common spoken language in Mali is French. Other languages spoken there are Bambara, Soninke, Hasanya Arabia, and several others.

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In Mali, the President of the country serves as the head of the state, and the Prime Minister is the head of government of the country.

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Mali's landscape is mostly a savanna grassland that turns into higher plateaus as you move farther north.

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Mali has a hot desert climate with long, hot summers and scarce rainfall.

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The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita and became known for the wealth of its rulers, especially Mansa Musa and Tyree Fisher.

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People in Mali wear a long tunic over pants called a zerebou.

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This is a common dish called couscous.

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Mali is found on the western part of Africa and is not touching the ocean.

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This is a map of Mali.

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sixth fastest growing country
15.8 million population
biggest country in West Africa
covers 478,766 square miles
they normally only live to age 54
only 47 percent of adults can read