Mali
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Noun
1. a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years
(synonym) Republic of Mali, French Sudan
(hypernym) African country, African nation
(part-holonym) Africa
(member-meronym) Malian
(part-meronym) Bamako
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lima
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mali
n : a landlocked republic in northwestern africa; achieved independence from france in 1960; mali was a center of west african civilization for more than 4,000 years [syn: mali, republic of mali, french sudan]
similar words(2)
republic of mali
xylaria mali
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Mali is a language spoken in Papua New Guinea.
The language is: Mali
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Flag of Mali
Background
The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in 1991 with a transitional government and in 1992 when Mali's first democratic presidential election was held. After his reelection in 1997, President Alpha KONARE continued to push through political and economic reforms and to fight corruption. In keeping with Mali's two-term constitutional limit, he stepped down in 2002 and was succeeded by Amadou TOURE.
Map of Mali
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Guinea: Government
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Country name: |
conventional long form: Republic of Guinea
conventional short form: Guinea local long form: Republique de Guinee local short form: Guinee former: French Guinea |
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Government type: |
republic |
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Capital: |
Conakry |
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Administrative divisions: |
33 prefectures and 1 special zone (zone special)*; Beyla, Boffa, Boke, Conakry*, Coyah, Dabola, Dalaba, Dinguiraye, Dubreka, Faranah, Forecariah, Fria, Gaoual, Gueckedou, Kankan, Kerouane, Kindia, Kissidougou, Koubia, Koundara, Kouroussa, Labe, Lelouma, Lola, Macenta, Mali, Mamou, Mandiana, Nzerekore, Pita, Siguiri, Telimele, Tougue, Yomou |
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Independence: |
2 October 1958 (from France) |
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National holiday: |
Independence Day, 2 October (1958) |
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Constitution: |
23 December 1990 (Loi Fundamentale) |
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Legal system: |
based on French civil law system, customary law, and decree; legal codes currently being revised; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
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Suffrage: |
18 years of age; universal |
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Executive branch: |
chief of state: President Lansana CONTE (head of military government since 5 April 1984, elected president 19 December 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister Cellou Dalein DIALLO (since 4 December 2004) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; candidate must receive a majority of the votes cast to be elected president; election last held 21 December 2003 (next to be held December 2008); the prime minister is appointed by the president election results: Lansana CONTE reelected president; percent of vote - Lansana CONTE (PUP) 95.3%, Mamadou Boye BARRY (UPR) 4.6% |
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Legislative branch: |
unicameral People's National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale Populaire (114 seats; members are elected by direct, popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 30 June 2002 (next to be held NA 2007) election results: percent of vote by party - PUP 61.6%, UPR 26.6%, other 11.8%; seats by party - PUP 85, UPR 20, other 9 |
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Judicial branch: |
Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel |
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Political parties and leaders: |
Democratic Party of Guinea-African Democratic Rally or PDG-RDA [El Hadj Ismael Mohamed Gassim GUSHEIN]; National Union for Progress or UPN [Mamadou Bhoye BARRY]; Party for Unity and Progress or PUP [Lansana CONTE] - the governing party; People's Party of Guinea or PPG [Pascal TOLNO]; Rally for the Guinean People or RPG [Alpha CONDE]; Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea or UFDG [Mamadou BA]; Union of Republican Forces or UFR [Sidya TOURE]; Union for Progress and Renewal or UPR [Siradiou DIALLO]; Union for Progress of Guinea or UPG [Jean-Marie DORE, secretary-general] |
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Political pressure groups and leaders: |
NA |
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International organization participation: |
ACCT, ACP, AfDB, AU, ECOWAS, FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITU, MIGA, MINURSO, NAM, OIC, ONUB, OPCW, UN, UNAMSIL, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNOCI, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTO |
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Diplomatic representation in the US: |
chief of mission: Ambassador Rafiou Alpha Oumar BARRY
chancery: 2112 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008 telephone: [1] (202) 986-4300 FAX: [1] (202) 478-3010 |
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Diplomatic representation from the US: |
chief of mission: Ambassador Jackson MCDONALD
embassy: Rue Ka 038, Conakry mailing address: B. P. 603, Conakry telephone: [224] 41 15 20, 41 15 21, 41 15 23 FAX: [224] 41 15 22 |
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Flag description: |
three equal vertical bands of red (hoist side), yellow, and green; uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia |
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Uromastyx maliensis
General info:
Uromastyx can be long-lived pets if maintained properly. It is estimated that their lifespan can reach more than 50 years. These unique desert lizards are quickly becoming one of the most sought after reptiles among hobbyists.
Size: Adult length up to 16".
Temperature/Humidity:
Ideal daytime temperature for uromastyx should range between 75 and 90 degrees. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used to maintain a local temperature of 115 to 125 degrees. Night time temperature should remain between 68 and 75 degrees. The humidity for these desert lizards should be kept very low.
Lighting:
All uromastyx require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Ultraviolet lighting is recommended for 12 hours per day. The use of a timer will help maintain an accurate lighting schedule.
Feeding/Watering:
Mali uromastyx are mainly vegetarian (eat only plant matter). Therefore their diet should include vegetables, fruit, and grains. Suggested foods: dark, leafy greens (mustard, collard, radish, and greens or tops, kale, dandelion leaves-stems-flowers, bok-choy, non-treated backyard grasses and weeds, clover), legumes, mulberry and grape leaves, roses, hibiscus, nasturtiums, carnation flowers, cured alfalfa and timothy hay, soaked alfalfa pellets, thawed frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, lima beans, carrots, green beans), peas in the pod, cauliflower, soy bean sprouts, jicama, radishes, summer and winter squashes, grapes, apples, oranges, pear, prickly pear fruit, peaches, plums, nectarines, dates, all types of melons, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, mangoes, and tomatoes. When feeding fruits & vegetables, use four vegetables to every fruit per meal. It may be best to only offer fruits in every third or fourth feeding. Red fruits are great for shy eaters as reptiles are naturally attracted to the color red. Crickets can be offered as a dietary about once a week. Feeding uromastyx every day is suggested as well as dusting food with vitamin/calcium powder every other feeding. Always remove food four hours after it is offered to prevent spoilage. Additionally, uromastyx benefit greatly when bird seed (finch or parakeet mix) is sprinkled over every other meal. This aids in digestion.
Habitat/Housing:
Individual uromastyx can be maintained in a 35 to 50 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. Uromastyx are best kept singularly. However, for multiple pets, increase habitat size accordingly to ensure each uromastyx has plenty of space to move about and not interfere with tankmates. An undertank heater should be placed on the same end of the tank as the basking lamp. A shelter for hiding is necessary, especially if multiple pets are in the same enclosure.
Substrate (Bedding):
2" to 3" inches of Repti-Sand is recommended for uromastyx to encourage their natural burrowing instinct.
Responsible pet ownership begins on the trip home!
For the best health and well being of your pet, it is important to remember to take it directly home. If you have more shopping or errands to complete, consider picking up your pet last. This will ensure the animal encounters the least amount of stress possible. Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your new friend "home&home". Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home. Wait three or four days before attempting to handle your pet and always supervise children when they interact with pets.
| Country Data Codes |
ML (Internet),
ML (ISO 3166),
MLI (ISO 3166),
ML (FIPS 10-4)
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
N
apple; fruit; lemon; quince
malus
N F
apple tree
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Material Annex Line Item
| Area Code International |
Country Code -223
| Currency In Each Country |
Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note - responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
| Soccer-Stars.org - The Stars |
Birthdate: July 15, 1979
Birthplace: Bamako, Mali
Height: 1.83 mts
Weight: 74 kgs
Position: Defender (Sweeper)
International: 1 caps, 0 goals (as of July 31, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: AS Real Bamako, Djoliba AC
Transfer Fee: -
Keita, Seydou
Birthdate: January 16, 1980
Birthplace: Bamako, Mali
Height: 1.83 mts
Weight: 75 kgs
Position: Midfielder, Forward
International: 0 caps, 0 goals (as of August 1, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: CSK
Transfer Fee: -
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