Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the 8th-largest country in Africa. The population of Mali is abouMali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the 8th-largest country in Africa. The population of Mali is about 23.29 million, 47.19% of which are estimated to be under the age of 15 in 2024. Its capital and largest city is Bamako. The country has 13 official languages, of which Bambara is the most commonly spoken.*...more