Republic of Mali (Mali)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of 17 and longitude of -4.

Republic of Mali also goes by the names, French Sudan, Ma-li, Maali, Maili, Mailí, Mali, Mali - Mali, Malio, Malis, Maliyaen, Maliyän, Malí, Malí - Mali, Mālī, Republic of Mali, Republique Soudanaise, Republique du Mali, République Soudanaise, Républi

The prodominant languages spoken are bm (Bambara) fr-ML (French) and its currency is the Franc (XOF), currently exchanging at 1 West African CFA franc = 0.00123 British Pound Sterling 1 West African CFA franc = 0.00195 US Dollar .

Republic of Mali currently has a population of 13796400 (estimate).

Republic of Mali's neighbouring countries are, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, .

Regions within Republic of Mali

Largest Cities within Republic of Mali

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Mali

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 09:10:00 GMT

Travel Summary

We advise against all travel to Mali.

Following the temporary withdrawal of diplomatic staff and suspension of in-country services, the UK has reopened its Embassy in Bamako.

However, our current ability to deliver full consular services from Bamako remains severely reduced. If you need urgent consular assistance please contact the British Embassy in Dakar on (221) 33 823 7392 or (221) 33 823 9971 or the FCO in London on +44 (0)20 7008 1500. A full consular service in Bamako will resume shortly, but in the meantime, services will only be provided in Bamako in exceptional circumstances. You should continue to check for updates to this travel advice or subscribe to e-mail alerts. You should register on LOCATE so that we are able to contact you in an emergency.

The airport in Bamako has re-opened. Commercial flights travelling into and out of the country are operating on a restricted schedule.

Although the situation in Bamako has stabilised, we continue to advise British nationals who remain in the city to keep a low profile, stay alert to local political developments, particularly around 22 May when the current mandate of the Interim Government is due to expire. You should avoid areas of sensitivity (e.g. government Ministries and military installations). You should avoid any large gatherings of people. If a demonstration or disturbance is taking place, you should leave the area as quickly and as safely as possible. We also recommend that you maintain several daysâ stock of food and water. You can closely monitor daily developments in English through the BBC World Service (88.9 FM in Bamako).

Attacks by Tuareg rebels have taken place since mid January 2012 in a range of areas across the north of Mali. Over the weekend of 31 March, further attacks by rebels resulted in the capture of Gao and Timbuktu from government control. Along with the capture of Kidal on 30 March, this has left northern Mali effectively outside of government control.

There is a high threat from terrorism in Mali. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

There is a high threat of kidnapping in Mali. Terrorists have been involved in kidnaps in the region, on a number of occasions leading to the murder of the hostages. On 15 April 2012, a Swiss national was kidnapped in Timbuktu. We believe that further kidnap attempts are likely.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See the General - Insurance.