Mali

I would like to explore Mali in this world. The landlocked West African country of Mali is mostly desert or semi desert.

This country gained independence from French in 1960.
In the 1980s economic woes worsened by drought and famine led to deregulation and privatization.
Desertification forces nomadic herders south to the subsistence-farming belt. With increased gold mining operations, Mali is becoming a major gold exporter.
The country has a population of 14million people with 46 literacy percent. French, Bambara, numerous African languages are spoken in this country. Life expectancy is 45 years old; much lower than those of Japan.


The other day, I read an article about people in this country do not even know the transparence of water. They take it for granted that the water is always cloudy things.


The reason why I chose this country is Mali is the one of the poorest countries in the world. I know how much I am helpless for them, but I think I will be able to change my way of thinking and living.