It is a vast African country in terms of size.
Islam is now the most widely spread religion in the country, and about 90% of Malians are Muslims. French is the official language of Mali, and in addition to French, about 80% of the population also know Bambara.
The country's capital is Bamako, which is located in the south of Mali. Meanwhile, more than 90% of Malians also live in the southern region where the capital is located.
The southern part of the country is the only fertile area, as the Niger River, the main river of West Africa, contains a large amount of fish and provides water for the country's irrigated agriculture.
Despite the country's considerable agricultural potential, food insecurity and scarcity are exacerbated by high population growth and dry weather, among other reasons.
Mali's economy is dominated by agriculture and gold, with a relatively homogenous economic sector, making the country's economy vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices and the effects of climate change.
Since Mali's independence from France in 1960, the political situation in Mali has been consistently volatile, and security is a concern for Malians and the world.
The lack of social cohesion in Mali has been exacerbated by the ongoing civil war. This makes the country one of the most dangerous places to work for the UN.
Security plays a crucial role in the economic recovery of the Malian state, which is unlikely to be realized without a secure and peaceful economic environment.
Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world, with poverty and food shortages leading to widespread malnutrition and poor sanitation.
With the exception of Bamako, Mali's capital, medical facilities are scarce and the healthcare system is close to paralysis, with most of the medical equipment and medicines provided through aid from international organizations.
The inadequacy of medical care has led to the prevalence of various diseases such as, for example, malaria, dengue fever, hepatitis A, typhoid fever, meningitis and dysentery.
And, a large number of people in Mali suffer from epilepsy. An estimated 15 out of every 1,000 Malians suffer from epilepsy, including young children.
Compatriots looking to travel to Mali should be aware that extremist militants and bandits often rob and kidnap foreign travelers in the northern part of the country, which is an extremely dangerous area, especially after sunset.
Foreign travelers are not only at risk of robbery and kidnapping, but also have to be extra careful of landmines laid by militant groups active in the northern and northeastern regions of Mali.
What I'm trying to say is that Mali, although vast and "big". But doesn't have the typical African animal kingdom look that other African countries have.
The country's fauna is very sparse due to previous Malian behaviors such as overhunting and poaching, coupled with the severe effects of a desertified climate.
So I think it's better not to venture into a chaotic country that has neither commercial prospects nor animals to see.