Country Profile

The landlocked country of the western africa, mali has been recognized as the seventh largest nation in throughout the africa. Mali borders the algeria from the northern direction, niger from the eastern. It is bordered by burkina faso and cote d'ivoire from the southern side. Guinea, senegal with mauritania, are situated on the south-west and west sides respectively. Mali is blessed with natural resources like gold, phosphates, kaolin, salt, limestone, uranium, gypsum, granite. Mali has 8 regions and has 1 district. The country is vested on total 1.24 million sq km area. Mali has derived its musical tradition from the griots. In mali 1% of the population is christian, 90% is Muslim and 9% have traditional religions.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Shea nut trees in the mali have been recognized as one of the largest density and number in the africa.
• It has been recognized of having one of the largest livestock in throughout the west african region.
• Mining has been recognized as the important industrial sector in the mali's economy.
• Agriculture has been recognized as the major GDP contributor followed by service and industry.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Cotton, Gold, Livestock

Main Destinations of Exports
China, Thailand, Taiwan, Bangladesh

Major Import Items
Petroleum, Machinery and Equipment, Construction Materials, Foodstuffs, Textiles

Main Origins of Imports
France, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, China

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Valid passport along with the completed visa application form.
• Passport size photographs which should be pasted on the application form.
• The applicant is needed to give copy of the flight itinerary or air ticket ticket.
• Copy of the yellow fever certificate with the staying details.

Business Hours

Offices:   Monday to Thursday from 07:30 - 12:30 & 13:00-16:00. On Friday from 07:30 - 12:30 & 14:30 - 17:30

Public Holidays