Mali
Mali is the second largest country in West Africa. Its area is more than 1.2 million square kilometers. More than 19 million people live here. The majority of the population professes Islam.
The official language is French. But almost everyone in Mali speaks Bambara. Dialect is recognized as a means of communication between different language groups. English is spoken by employees in the tourism sector. Ancient traditions of African tribes have been preserved in Mali. For example, when local residents have problems in various areas (ranging from illnesses to quarrels with relatives), they go to consult with marabouts (shamans).
The climate in the country is tropical continental. During the year, the temperature is kept at a level from +35 ° C to +40 °C. It can be very cold in deserts at night. The rainy season begins in summer and can last 4-5 months depending on the area.
There are many holidays in Mali in autumn. For example, at this time of the year, the return of livestock is celebrated on a large scale. Traditional rituals are held in the country, you can listen to musicians sing, watch a show of dancers.
