Mali

Mali is ethnically diverse, with the Bambara the largest group, plus Fula, Songhai, Tuareg, and others. French is the official language, with Bambara and many others spoken.

Islam, predominantly Sunni, is the faith of the large majority, alongside traditional beliefs and a Christian minority; Mali has a rich heritage exemplified by the historic city of Timbuktu.

Society

Mali has a very young, fast-growing population and low literacy, with a worsening security and humanitarian crisis displacing large numbers.