Mali
/ˈmɑːliː/- a landlocked country in West Africa, south of Algeria; pop. 13,443, 200 (est. 2009); languages, French (official), other languages mainly of the Mande group; capital, Bamako. Former name (until 1958) FRENCH SUDAN.马里（西非内陆国家, 位于阿尔及利亚南面; 2009年估计人口13,443, 200; 语言为法语［官方语言］, 其他语言主要属曼德语族; 首都巴马科; 原称法属苏丹［1958年前］）。
Conquered by the French in the late 19th century, Mali became part of French West Africa. It became a partner with Senegal in the Federation of Mali in 1959 and achieved full independence a year later, on the withdrawal of Senegal.
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