Mali Economy, People, Culture and Flag

PEOPLE OF MALI

The total population of the country Mali is 11,716,829. Diverse ethnic groups reside in this country. Various tribes, castes and races along with different regions exist together in this country. However the Mande people rule the major part of the total population in Mali. These Mande people originally belong to the Bambara, Malinke, Soninke groups. The other members of the minority are Peul, Voltaic, Songhai, Tuareg and Moor. There are total thirty-two languages that are spoken in the country. However French the language that is mostly spoken. Bambara is also spoken throughout the country.

ART, CULTURE AND MUSIC OF MALI

•  Art: Djembe Drum, Talking Drum, Beautifully handmade instrument like Balafon Medium and some local handicrafts are popular in the country. Beside that Brass Carvings, Wood Carvings, Fabric & Clothing, Jewellery, Wicker Baskets can also be found in the various regions of the Mali.

•  Culture: Since there are various religions and tribes and castes present in the country Mali, the culture is very rich and diverse. Several forms of music and dance have come various sections of the people. Festivals of different regions have also been accepted in the country. Some musical, religous, cultural and harvest festivals are practiced through the put the African continent and also in the country Mali.

•  Music: The Mande people cover the major portion of population in Mali. So the Mande Empire has a heavy influence on the music of the country.

The folk music is practiced in Mali and beside that some other forms of music has also emerged. Some of the Mande music forms are Bamana, Mandinka, Maninka etc.

FLAG OF MALI

The flag of Mali is very simple. It has a rectangular shape. The flag is divided in three vertical bands. The hoist side band is colored in green. The middle of band is yellow and the fly side of the flag is red. All the bands are of same size. A flag of a country has their significance and individuality. It bears the nations prestige. The colors of the flag also symbolize some meaning. In the flag of Mali the color green symbolizes fertility and agriculture. Red is a symbol of bloodshed and vigor. These colors are the pan-African colors of Ethiopia.

ECONOMY OF MALI

Mali is a very poor country not only on Africa, but also in the whole world. Most of the inhabitants are dependent on farming and fishing. The few industries that are growing in the country are also based on farm goods. Pottery is another source of income for the people of Mexico. It is also a source of revenue to the country. Cotton can be said to be the only export commodity of this country. So it highly depends on the production of cotton. It also has to depend on the economic assistance from the foreign countries.

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