How to Get a Mali Visa from Togo

Frequently asked questions

Is Mali a poor country

Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world. The average worker's annual salary is approximately US$1,500. Mali underwent economic reform, beginning in 1988 by signing agreements with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. During 1988 to 1996, Mali’s government largely reformed public enterprises.

What is Mali known for

Mali is famous for its salt mines. In the past, Mali was one of the richest countries, home to great emperors whose wealth came mainly from the region's position in the cross-Sahara trade routes between West Africa and the north. Timbuktu was an important centre of Islamic learning.

Is it safe to visit Mali

FCO advice currently warns against all travel in northern Mali north of Segou and against all but essential travel in the south of the country. They say that the provinces of Tombouctou, Kidal, Gao and Mopti are totally off limits due to the risk of kidnapping and terrorist attack.

What ethnicity is Mali

The main ethnic groups of Mali are the Mande, including the Bambara, Malinke, and Sarakole, accounting for 50% of the total population. Other groups include the Peul (or Fulani), accounting for 17%; the Voltaic, making up 12%; the Songhai, constituting 6%; the Tuareg and Moor 10%; and other groups 5%.

Is English spoken in Mali

Mali is a multilingual country. The languages spoken there reflect ancient settlement patterns, migrations, and its long history. Ethnologue counts more than 80 languages. Of these, French is the official language and Bambara is the most widely spoken.

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