Visit Mali!
The beautiful African country By Arlette (Emily M)
Wildlife Peculiar to Mali
Addax
The addax is also known as the "white antelope". This wildlife lives in the Sahara desert. This animal mainly feeds on grasses and leaves.
The Addax is a critically endangered species.
Lycaon Pictus
This species known as the "Lycaon Pictus" is only found in Africa, mainly in the savannas. You could also call this species the "African wild dog".
The Lycaon Pictus is a threatened African species.
Acinonyx Jubatus
This cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus) is inhabiting most of Africa and some parts of the Middle East. It can run faster than any other land animal (70-75 mph) and is a threatened species.
Amazing Natural Wonders
The "Great Mosque of Djenne"
The famous wonder "Great Mosque of Djenne" is the world's largest building constructed of mud brick. It is also one of Africa's major landmarks, found in Djenne, Mali.
"Mopti Mosque"
This famous landmark is found in the city Mopti, Mali. The present "Mopti Mosque" was built between the years 1936-1943. Some parts of the mosque was damaged over the years and has been repaired between 2004-2006.
Dogon Valley
The Dogon People has a population of 800,000 people. They are well known for their wooden sculptures, mask dances, mythology, etc. Dogon Valley has about 700 villages where the Dogon live and is located on central plateau area in Mali.
Top Attractions for Tourists to Visit
Timbuktu
This amazing city of Timbuktu, located just north of the Niger River and south of the Sahara Desert is a top place for tourists to visit. The city became part of the Mali Empire and is now a popular attraction for tourists.
Djenne
Djenne is another top place for tourists to visit, located in the Inland Niger Delta region near the center of Mali. This attraction is famous for its Sudanese-style architecture. Nearly all the buildings here, including the Great Mosque of Djenne are made entirely from sun-baked earthen bricks which are coated with plaster.
Bandiagara Dogon Country (Land of the Dogons)
The cliffs of Bandiagara, the Land of the Dogons, is a vast landscape that includes 289 villages between the 3 natural regions: the sandstone plateau, escarpment, and the plains.
Humans had settled in this area ever since the Paleolithic times.
Humans had settled in this area ever since the Paleolithic times.
Map of Mali and Surrounding Cities and Countries
Popular Activities
Football in Mali
Football (soccer) is widely played and followed in Mali. There is a lot of professional clubs and international competitions and is mostly played as a past-time.
Kora
Ther instrument "Kora" is played as popular music tunes and is by far the most played instrument in Mali.
Wood Carving
Wood carving are known to be stylized in Mali. When a "Dogon" dies, they believe that the spirit of the deceased takes residence in a mask to be important funeral rights.