Mali
Mali is a country in Africa. Its capital is Bamako, and it shares land borders with 7 countries.
- Capital
- Bamako
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,257,898 km² Number 21 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 7 countries
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
Which countries border Mali?
Mali shares land borders with 7 countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Bamako |
|---|---|---|
 Guinea | Conakry | 694 km (431 mi) |
 Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | 704 km (437 mi) |
 Côte d’Ivoire | Yamoussoukro | 711 km (442 mi) |
 Mauritania | Nouakchott | 1,048 km (651 mi) |
 Senegal | Dakar | 1,049 km (652 mi) |
 Niger | Niamey | 1,101 km (684 mi) |
 Algeria | Algiers | 2,899 km (1,801 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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