country in the northern half of west africa (sahel region). The capital is Bamako and it also contains historical cities like Djenne, Macina, Timbuktu and Gao. The main language is Bambara which is similar to Dyula/Jula/Dioula, but they also speak French as the language of education, govt, media, etc. There are many different tribes besides Bambara, including Songhais, Fulbe, Bozos, Dogons, Soninkes, Senoufos and Maninkas. The country is mainly savanna landscape, and the Niger river runs in the middle. The northern half is part of the Sahara which is inhabited by a nomadic people called Touaregs.
The country is named after the medieval Mali Empire which was based in the same area and the same culture as the modern country, and got very very rich by trading gold to the maghreb. In the late 1800s it was occupied and colonized by France which is the source or a source of a lot of Mali's troubles today. The main religion is Islam but the society is actually very lax and there haven't been religious conflicts until recently, mainly in the north sahara region. Sometimes islam is mixed with traditional african culture. Some tribes like the Senoufos and Dogons still follow their own religions. Mali has a kickass culture, especially the music, for examples check out Salif Keita, Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate, Sissoko. The food is largely similar to other West African countries with dishes like fufu, jolof etc but with local variations.
The country is named after the medieval Mali Empire which was based in the same area and the same culture as the modern country, and got very very rich by trading gold to the maghreb. In the late 1800s it was occupied and colonized by France which is the source or a source of a lot of Mali's troubles today. The main religion is Islam but the society is actually very lax and there haven't been religious conflicts until recently, mainly in the north sahara region. Sometimes islam is mixed with traditional african culture. Some tribes like the Senoufos and Dogons still follow their own religions. Mali has a kickass culture, especially the music, for examples check out Salif Keita, Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate, Sissoko. The food is largely similar to other West African countries with dishes like fufu, jolof etc but with local variations.
by ategua April 2, 2020
Get the Malimug. Mali is a little country in Africa, sadly known for earthquake LaQueefs. These LaQueefs can result in major damage and trauma. Many locals of Mali believe in having fantasies of Mr Woods. Many of these Malians suffer from a disease that results in bloated butts and hair loss, causing many of them to buy wigs or weaves. They also hardly get common diseases mainly just this one.
by Lilpeas23 October 14, 2020
Get the Malimug. Some California citizens who live in inner cities, may call they’re sub section or neighborhoods, in Mali California sometimes referring to the high murder rate their city carries
by Defersosa November 10, 2020
Get the Malimug. by its kymali November 26, 2021
Get the Ky-Malimug. country in West Africa with significantly underappreciated history and culture. Richest man in history was from here (Mansa Musa). Check out some Malian music: Salif Keita, Toumani Diabate, Tinariwen
by ategua April 4, 2020
Get the Malimug. by sop and james November 29, 2021
Get the Malimug.