Mali 🇲🇱

Capital: Bamako

Official Language: French

Known For: Historical trading cities like Timbuktu, rich Saharan culture, and ancient mosques made of mud-brick.

Culture: Mali has deep roots in West African music and storytelling traditions like the griot. Drumming and kora music are globally recognized.

Interesting Fact: Once home to the wealthy Mali Empire and Mansa Musa, considered the richest man in history.