Mali is an African country with a rapidly growing population that has experienced limited development and infrastructure. It has a low level of agricultural production and over 70% of its population lives below the poverty line. In its history, Mali emerged as a powerful kingdom under the leadership of Sundiata in the 13th century and later prospered greatly under the rule of Mansa Musa from 1312 to 1337, who commissioned impressive architectural projects.
3. Development
• Emerged against the decline of Ghana under the
dynamic leadership of sundiata of the Kieta clan.
• A rapidly growing population with a fertility rate of
6.7.
• A low level of agricultural production with limited
infrastructure.
• A population with 72.8% below the poverty line.
4. Location
• In africa.
• Surrounded by
• Taghaza,
• Timbuktu,
• Kumbi,
• Saleh,
• The Sengal River.
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6. Economy
• Most productive agricultural area.
• Mali’s estimated 2006 per capita gross
domestic product of $470 placed it among
the worlds top 10 poorest countries.
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8. Mansa Musa
• 1312-1337
• Was immortalized in the descriptions of Arab writers.
• He commissioned the design and construction of a number of
stunning buildings for example, the buildings of mosques at
Giao and Jenne