Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Algeria on the north, Niger on the east, Mauritania and Senegal on the west, and Guinea, Cote, and Burkina Faso Sudanian on the south. Bamako is the capital and the largest city of Mali. The other major cities and towns in Mali are Segou, Sikasso, Mopti, Koutiala, Gao, Kaves, Markala, Kolokani, Kati, Bougouni, Timbuktu, etc.
The official language of the country Mali is French. The other spoken languages in Mali are languages of Mali, Bambara, etc. Mali is well known for its unique way of celebrating its festivals like the Gouin Festival, Festival on the Niger, Desert Festival, Diamwari Festival, Daoula-Ba Festival, Dogon Mask Festival, Plastering the Great Mosque, International Rails Festival, etc. Many foreigners or travelers also take part in the celebration and enjoy it.
The official name of the postal service in Mali is Office national des postes du Mali. The postal service in Mali was introduced in 1961. At first, there was so much controversy over the places which were registered under the postal code office, but then slowly every region in Mali got its postal codes. The pin code is segregated in such a way that each of the postal codes is.
Mali has a total land area of 12,40,192 km2, which comes to around a total of 4,78,841 mi2. The territory of Mali is divided into 10 regions and one capital city. It was subdivided into 56 cercies and 703 communes. The names of the regions are Kayes, Koulikoro, Bamako (Capital District), Sikasso, Segou, Mopti, Tombouctou, Gao, Kidal, Taoudenit, and Menaka. It was further subdivided into cities, municipalities, towns, and villages.
Mali has major sources of water including groundwater, lakes, rainwater, rivers, snow, soil moisture springs, streams, water, waterfall, wetlands, etc. Mali has more than three lakes and a few water bodies. Some water bodies have developed as tourist spots. Many water bodies are small in area and contain a minimum volume of water. Most of these water bodies are fresh water and very few are salt lakes.
Mali contains more than 923 named mountains. The highest peak and the most prominent mountain is Hombori Tondo which is about 1,153 meters (3,783 feet). The other major mountains in Mali are Kavorou, Kera, Essali, Tabim, Almina, Adrar Tefedjit, Gameni Doumbo, Tighabert, Andjour, etc.
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Each administrative division maintains its postal code for mail delivery purposes.
Having the correct code is essential to your mail delivery. The official name of the Mali postal service is Office national des postes du Mali. The postal service in Mali was introduced in 1961. The territory of Mali is divided into 10 regions and one capital city. It was subdivided into 56 cercies and 703 communes. |