What Are People From Mali Called?

Name: Mali
Address: West Africa, Mali

West Africa, Mali

Mali

People from Mali are called:

People from Mali are called Malian.

Demonym:

Malian

Pronunciation:

/ˈmɑːliən/

About Mali

Capital city: Bamako.
Landlocked country known for ancient empires, gold mining, and cotton production.
Home to historic cities like Timbuktu and Djenné with rich Islamic heritage.
French is the official language with numerous indigenous languages spoken.

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Population:: 23,293,698 (2024 est.)
Country:: Mali
Region:: West Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Mali Empire, from the Mandinka word 'mali' meaning 'hippopotamus' or 'the place where the king lives'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Algeria

north of Mali

People are called:

Algerian

Niger

east of Mali

People are called:

Nigerien

Burkina Faso

south of Mali

People are called:

Burkinabe

Quick Facts

Population:: 23,293,698 (2024 est.)
Country:: Mali
Region:: West Africa

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