Photos of Mali

Timbuktu (pictured) is one of ten administrative divisions in Mali and a name that has become synonymous with a faraway, mysterious place. Tuareg nomads founded it around 1100 A.D. as a seasonal camp, but it became a permanent city in the 12th century.

Introduction

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Geography

Area

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People and Society

Age structure

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2024 population pyramid

Median age

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Environment

Government

Economy

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Real GDP per capita

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Labor force

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Unemployment rate

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Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

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Debt - external

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Energy

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Airports

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Heliports

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Military and Security

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