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Mali Neighboring Countries

Mali is located in Western Africa (Africa), with its capital in Bamako. The official language is French. The currency is West African CFA franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Mali? Mali shares land borders with 7 countries. These Mali neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Mali at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Mali neighboring countries are: Senegal, Mauritania, Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Ivory Coast. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Mali and its border countries. The map highlights Mali in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Mali

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Mali?

Mali shares land borders with 7 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Mali?

The neighboring countries of Mali are: Senegal, Mauritania, Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Ivory Coast.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Mali?

Countries in Africa with 7 land borders: Sudan, Algeria, Niger.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Mali?

Countries in Africa with more than 7 land borders: Zambia, DR Congo, Tanzania.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Mali?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 7 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 42 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Mali?

The capitals of countries bordering Mali are:
  • Senegal: Dakar
  • Mauritania: Nouakchott
  • Algeria: Algiers
  • Niger: Niamey
  • Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou
  • Guinea: Conakry
  • Ivory Coast: Yamoussoukro

What are the country codes of Mali's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Mali's neighbors are:
  • Senegal: SN (ISO 2) / SEN (ISO 3)
  • Mauritania: MR (ISO 2) / MRT (ISO 3)
  • Algeria: DZ (ISO 2) / DZA (ISO 3)
  • Niger: NE (ISO 2) / NER (ISO 3)
  • Burkina Faso: BF (ISO 2) / BFA (ISO 3)
  • Guinea: GN (ISO 2) / GIN (ISO 3)
  • Ivory Coast: CI (ISO 2) / CIV (ISO 3)