Geography
Mali can be divided into three regions: the Sahara, the Sahel, and the Savanna. The image above is from a satellite and shows these three regions.
Sahara
The Sahara, the tan area in the map above, is a very hot and dry area in northern Mali. It is part of the Sahara Desert. |
Sahel
The Sahel, the tan and green area in the map above, is a flat and grassy area in the middle of Mali. It is a mixture of river mud, rich savanna soil, and dry desert sand. It is somewhat farmable. |
Savanna
The Savanna, the green area on the map above, is an area of vast, flat plains in Southern Mali. It is ideal for farming. |