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Mali
(2,128 words)

La République du Mali (The Republic of Mali)

Demographics (United Nations)

Population

20,284,000

Area

1,200,000 sq. km (480,000 sq. mi)

Population density

16/sq. km (42/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

3.03% (per 1,000: births 39, deaths 8)

Under 15 years

47%

Urban dwellers

44% (4.57% p.a.)

Largest cities

Bamako 2,618,000; Sikasso 386,000

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

22% Bamanankan, 9% Soninke, 9% Fulah, 9% Mandin…

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“Mali”, in: World Christian Encyclopedia Online, Todd M. Johnson, Gina A. Zurlo. Consulted online on 02 October 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2666-6855_WCEO_COM_02MLI>
First published online: 2020



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