- Full Country Name: Republic of Mali
- Capital: Bamako
- Language: French (official), Bambara, Songhai, Arabic.
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF) = 100 centimes.
- People: Bambara, Tuareg, Dogon, Songhaï, Senoufou, Fulani.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 44.69, Female: 45.51.
- Religion: Muslim 90%, traditional African religion 9%, Christian 1%.
- Size (sq km): 1.2 million (24th)
- Population: 13.5 million (65th)
- Population Density per sq km: 11 (207th)
- Country Dialling Code: 223
- Internet Country Code: .ml
- Time Zone: GMT
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards and traveller's cheques.
- Business Hours: 0730-1230, 1430-1600 Monday-Thursday, 0730-1230, 1430-1730 Friday.
- GDP: US$8 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$790
- Annual Growth: 4.6%
- Inflation: 5%
- Major Industries: cotton, livestock, gold mining and fishing.
- Major Trading Partners: France, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Germany and Switzerland.
- Personal Safety: Generally safe. Area north of Bamako potentially affected by ethnic tensions: seek latest information at time of visit.