Countries that border Mali
Mali shares land borders with 7 countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Mali's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Mali
- CapitalBamako
- RegionWestern Africa
- Land borders7
- Area1,240,192 km²
- Population22,395,489
- ISO codeML
Learning Mali on the map
Knowing which countries border Mali is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Mali and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Mali?
Mali borders 7 countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal.
Which countries share a border with Mali?
The countries bordering Mali are: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal.
What is the capital of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.