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Location:
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone
Population:
7,466,200 (July 2000 est
Ethnic groups:
Peuhl 40%, Malinke 30%, Soussou 20%, smaller ethnic groups 10%
Religions:
Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%
Languages:
French (official), each ethnic group has its own language
Area:
total: 245,857 sq km
land: 245,857 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Natural resources:
bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, hydropower, fish
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