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The
country of Mali
In
the 1970s to the early 1980s, Mali faced years of serious drought,
causing widespread hunger, loss of livestock and the weakening of its
economy. Today, Mali is one of the world’s poorest countries.
Since
the presidential election in April of 2002, stability has increased
throughout Mali. As a result, the new government is now tackling the
challenge of improving basic services, including health and
education.
Plan
Mali's
involvement
As
leaders in development, Plan continues to play a key role in the
improvement of these services through its work with 30,000 children
and their families. [Read
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Country
information
Official
Name République du Mali
Population
11.6 millions
Capital
City Bamako (953,000)
Area 1.24 million sq km (478,782 sq mi)
Coastline
No access to sea
Languages
French (Official), Bamabara, Other african languages
Religions
Muslim (90%), Traditional beliefs (5%), Christian (1%)
Currency
CFA Franc
Vital stats
Per
capita income $900/year (USA $36,300)
Population
under 15 47% (USA 21%)
Life
expectancy 45 years (USA 77)
Population
growth 2.82% (USA 0.92%)
Mortality Rate
(under 5) 119/1,000 live births (USA 6.75)
Poverty
64% (USA 13%)
Access
to safe water 65%
Adequate
sanitation facilities 69%
Literacy
(over 15) Male 53% Female 39% (USA 97%/97%)
Sources:
CIA World Fact Book, Plan
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