Mandinka people number about 11 million in Mali, Gambia, Senegal and Guinea. They are largest subgroup of Mandé peoples and largest ethnolinguistic group in Africa. Speak Manding languages, which are lingua franca in West Africa
Kayes is a city in western Mali on the Sénégal River. Population was 127,368 at 2009 census. Located 420 km northwest of Bamako
Company exported 81 shipments worth $151,548 in 2023. Top export destinations: Mali (31,462 USD), DR Congo (40,542 USD), Bahrain (12,072 USD). Major export products include bread, pastries, and chocolate-coated waffles
Mali has over 80 languages spoken by 21.9 million people. French is the official language, used in government and education. French was official until 2023, with 20% of population speaking it
Bamako is Mali's capital with 2.5 million inhabitants. City has unpaved roads, dusty during dry season and muddy during rainy season. Traffic police enforce arbitrary rules, often stopping taxis. Taxis-motorcycles available for CFA 100, no meter system
Age of Empires 2 released in 1999 and remains popular over two decades. 2019 remastered version features 4K graphics and additional content. Game offers 45 civilizations with unique abilities and mechanics