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Travel to Mali. Learn Mali History.

Geography: Western Africa, southwest of Algeria

Climate: subtropical to arid; hot and dry February to June; rainy, humid, and mild June to November; cool and dry November to February

Terrain: mostly flat to rolling northern plains covered by sand; savanna in south, rugged hills in northeast

Travel to Mali

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Capital of Mali is Bamako

Languages: French, Bambara, African Languages

Bamako: On the Niger River, Bamako is a surprisingly alive city and the best place to begin learning about the Mali culture. Enjoy the botanical gardens and the zoo, but also spend some time in the Grande Marché, the capital's biggest marketplace with a wide variety of handicrafts and more traditional workings, and the National Museum, because a previous president moonlighted as an archaeologist. Further upstream, find the ruins of Mbelba near Ségou about 120 miles away, and the ruins of Jenné-Jeno near Djenné another 100 miles away.

Exploring Mali

Exploring Mali: A Young Person's Guide to Ancient Civilization

by: Linda C. Goss

Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 06/02/2012)

Tells the history and culture of the Ancient Mali kingdom with rich details and illustrations. The young reader will learn about the physical geography, economy, people, leaders and rich culture of this ancient civilization. Written at a 3.0 grade level with interest level for elementary and middle school level.

Timbuktu, Mali, Sub Sahara, W. Africa

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Mali: Land of Gold and Glory

by: Joy Masoff

Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 06/02/2012)

Mali IS history, a civilization worthy of being studied along with those of Rome, Greece, Egypt, China, and India. MALI: Land of Gold and Glory makes that possible, bringing to life "a land of grand palaces and gold."