+Mali is a landlocked nation in [West Africa](/wiki/West_Africa), historically home to powerful ancient empires. Its fertile lands around the [Niger River](/wiki/Niger_River) have long nurtured rich traditions of music and learning.
+## See also
+- [Timbuktu](/wiki/Timbuktu)
+- [Sahel](/wiki/Sahel)
+- [Songhai Empire](/wiki/Songhai_Empire)
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