Mali: A Chronicle of the Empire

Author: Zhang Zhongxiang (Compiler)
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Publishing Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Republic of Mali, an inland country in West Africa, is one of the ancient civilizations of Africa with a long history. During the Middle Ages, it was the center of empires such as Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. The Dagon Plateau, located in the Inner Niger Delta, is a rare Danxia landform wonder in the world. The Dagon people, who have lived here for generations, have accumulated the renowned Dagon culture, making it a "dual" natural and cultural human heritage. After, Mali established a republic in 1960. Since independence, the country has maintained relatively stable domestic politics and adopted a flexible and pragmatic foreign policy, receiving substantial aid from both Eastern and Western countries. Its economy and society have developed steadily. However, due to a weak economic foundation and heavy foreign debt, Mali remains one of the least developed countries in the world.