Mali

AREA: 478,841 Sq Miles

POPULATION : 11,009,000 (approx)

IMPORTS :

• Machinery;
• Vehicles;
• Petroleum;
• Rice;
• Foodstuffs.

EXPORTS :

• Cotton;
• Gold;
• Livestock.

INDUSTRY:

Mali’s key industry is mining and this has attracted investment and interest from foreign companies. Gold and phosphates are mined, however copper and diamond deposits are yet to be exploited.

Mali produces cotton, cereals and rice. Industries producing vegetables, cottonseed oils and textiles have experienced growth.