Mali travel details
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Mali has a population of 18M with main currency as West African CFA Franc. The languages spoken are French. Mali travel safety advice is Do not travel. Automatic teller machines are rare in Mali. Internet speed in Mali is on average 0.5 Mbps.In Mali you drive on the right side.
Mali travel advice
⬤ Do not travel
We’ve reviewed our advice and continue to advise do not travel to Mali. There's an ongoing and very high threat of terrorism throughout Mali, including the capital, Bamako. Terrorists have targeted security forces, civilians and foreign interests, resulting in casualties, including civilians. Attacks can occur in places visited by foreigners, including airports, public transport and transportation hubs, tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets and hotels (see 'Safety').
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to Mali due to the dangerous security situation and the threat of terrorism and kidnapping.
Issue Date : 5 Mar 2024
Mali weather
Mali essential details
Plugs
Mali uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Money in Mali
Currencies
Mali uses the West African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XOF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 250, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 francs.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Mali. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Mali
Internet
Internet speed in Mali is on average 0.5 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Mali is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 8,466.29 XOF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Malitel or Orange. Mali uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Mali upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Mali, dial +, then 223 (the country code for Mali), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Mali, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Mali travel details
Driving in Mali
Road rules
In Mali you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on undivided highways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways and 40-60 km/h (24-37 mph) in all built-up areas.
Emergecy
Police
111, 22222
Ambulance
112, 115, 25566
Fire department
22333, 113
Mali map
Mali visa advice
If you're considering exploring Mali beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Mali transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Mali, understanding Mali Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.