Mali (Napoleon's World)

The Democratic Federal Republic of Mali is a major nation in West Africa, bordered by French Algeria, French West Africa, Nigeria, Cyrene, Nubia, Egypt, and Camenbal. The nation, the largest in land size in Africa, was a total monarchy until 1923 and a constitutional monarchy until 1954. The capital of Mali is Timbuktu, and its largest city is Bamako. Mali is regarded as northern Africa's primary sovereign power and is a major player in regional politics. The country is one of the four founding members of the Union of African States. Mali's main language is French, although a variety of native tongues are used as well. It has a population of about 55,000,000.