Miscellaneous

Money

Malian's curency is the Franc "CFA".
1$ = 450 to 500 Franc CFA (variable)

Power Outlets

The outlets in Mali are 220 volts.

Internet Service

Available in many places in the major cities.

Cellular Phones

Service is available almost everywhere in Mali. There are two major cell phone companies: Ikatel and Malitel.

Credit Cards

Cards such as Visa credit/Debit card are rarely accepted.

Banks

Banks are everywhere in Mali, with only one ATM machine in Bamako.

US Embassy in Mali

You can visit their website at www.usa.org.ml

Address:
ACI 2000
Rue 2410, porte 297
Bamako, Mali

Phone: + ( 223 ) - 270 - 2300

Fax: + ( 223 ) - 270 - 2479

CIA Factbook

For current and comprehensive information about Mali, please visit the CIA Factbook page at https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ml.html