Country Profiles: Mali Webquest Worksheet

Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, and Mauritania. Its capital is Bamako, a vibrant city along the Niger River. Mali is known for its rich history, including the ancient empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as cultural landmarks like Timbuktu. The country features diverse geography, from the Sahara Desert in the north to the Niger River basin in the south. Mali is a semi-presidential republic, and its economy relies heavily on agriculture, livestock, mining (especially gold), and trade. This worksheet helps students explore Mali’s geography, government, economy, and culture, with reflection questions to encourage critical thinking and global awareness.

Keywords:
Mali, Bamako, West Africa, landlocked, Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Sahara Desert, Niger River, Timbuktu, ancient empires, agriculture, livestock, gold mining, semi-presidential republic, culture, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography