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Where is Mali located in Africa?

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Mali is a landlocked country located in western Africa, situated primarily within the Saharan and Sahelian regions.12

The country shares borders with seven nations:
* North: Algeria13
* East: Niger and Burkina Faso13
* South: Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea13
* West: Senegal and Mauritania13