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Top 20 most intriguing Mali trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Mali is a landlocked country in Western Africa, located between Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Niger, the Ivory Coast, Guinea and Algeria. It is a country full of culture, character and history, having been inhabited since the 6th century BC. It is one of the poorest countries in the world, but despite its struggles, it has some of the most interesting cultures, landscapes and things to explore. From its vibrant music and dance, to its breathtaking beauty, Mali is an incredible country worth discovering. Let's explore Mali by testing your knowledge with this trivia template.


1) What is the capital of Mali?

  • Bamako
  • Douentza
  • Mopti
  • Timbuktu

2) What is the currency of Mali?

  • CFA Franc
  • Euro
  • US Dollar
  • Pound Sterling

3) What is the official language of Mali?

  • English
  • French
  • Arabic
  • Tamashek

4) What is the highest mountain in Mali?

  • Fogo
  • Hombori Tondo
  • Mount Cameron
  • Taoudenni

5) What type of government does Mali have?

  • Autocratic
  • Democratic
  • Parliamentary
  • Unitary

6) What is the main religion of Mali?

  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Judaism

7) What is the Population of Mali?

  • 4.1 million
  • 6.9 million
  • 14.5 million
  • 19.0 million

8) What is the national dish of Mali?

  • Jollof Rice
  • Plasas
  • Cachupa
  • Curry

9) What is the predominant ethnic group in Mali?

  • Berbers
  • Bambara
  • Fulani
  • Songhai

10) What is the main export of Mali?

  • Gold
  • Cotton
  • Diamonds
  • Tobacco

11) What is the main river in Mali which flows into the Niger River?

  • Gambia
  • Senegal
  • Volta
  • Bani

12) In what year did Mali gain its independence?

  • 1960
  • 1962
  • 1964
  • 1966

13) What is the average life expectancy in Mali?

  • 56 years
  • 61 years
  • 64 years
  • 68 years

14) What is the total area of Mali?

  • 1,240,000 km²
  • 1,721,000 km²
  • 2,098,726 km²
  • 2,372,000 km²

15) What is the name of the largest desert in Mali?

  • Amazon
  • Sahara
  • Kalahari
  • Gobi

16) What is the largest city in Mali?

  • Bamako
  • Kayes
  • Mopti
  • Ségou

17) Who is the current president of Mali?

  • Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
  • Oumar Mariko
  • Moussa Mara
  • Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga

18) What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Mali?

  • 45°C
  • 48°C
  • 51°C
  • 54°C

19) What type of climate does Mali have?

  • Equatorial
  • Mediterranean
  • Savannah
  • Tropical

20) What is the literacy rate in Mali?

  • 25%
  • 35%
  • 45%
  • 55%

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