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bamako
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Mali
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Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali, serving as a major economic and cultural center in the country.
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education
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Mali
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Limited access to education in Mali, particularly for girls, due to traditional male-oriented Quranic education and other barriers.
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reader
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Mali
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In Mali, low literacy rates and limited access to books and public libraries restrict reading.
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4
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rice cultivation
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Mali
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Rice cultivation in Mali involves ritualistic flooded fields and celebration with dances and feasting.
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5
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traditional attire
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Mali
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Traditional attire in Mali is diverse in style and design, reflecting regional traditions with vibrant colors and intricate embroidery.
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6
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air force academy
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Mali
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In Mali, there are no dedicated air force academies due to limited air force infrastructure and operations.
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aircraft carriers
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Mali
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Mali's culture does not prioritize aircraft carriers due to the lack of direct access to oceans.
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ancient ruins
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Mali
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Ancient ruins in Mali are associated with historical sites of ancient African civilizations such as the Mali Empire and Great Zimbabwe.
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attitudes toward education
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Mali
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In Mali, access to education is limited and many children are unable to attend school due to economic and social factors.
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10
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banjo
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Mali
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The banjo is an important part of traditional Malian music and culture, frequently played by the griots.
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beach vacation
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Mali
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A beach vacation in Mali is a rare choice due to the lack of coastal access and the preference for cultural or safari experiences.
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canyons
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Mali
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In Mali, canyons known as 'goris' are important passageways for nomadic herding traditions.
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castles
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Mali
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Castles are rare in Mali's culture as they are not traditionally built in that architectural style.
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1
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14
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chemical reactions
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Mali
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Chemical reactions are used in Mali for producing biofuels and sustainable agricultural practices.
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coastal traditions
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Mali
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Mali's inland geographical location limits the influence of coastal traditions on the culture.
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color red
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Mali
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In Mali, the color red signifies danger and is associated with harmful supernatural forces.
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commercial fishing equipment
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Mali
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In Mali, traditional and simple fishing equipment is used due to limited access to modern technology.
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cotton
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Mali
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Cotton has been a significant and enduring crop in Mali's economy for centuries.
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cotton farming
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Mali
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Cotton farming in Mali is an essential economic activity that provides income and employment opportunities for local communities.
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cultural importance of rivers
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Mali
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Rivers are crucial for sustenance and survival in Mali, providing essential water for drinking, agriculture, and livestock.
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electronics
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Mali
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Electronics are not widespread in Mali due to economic and infrastructure limitations.
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1
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22
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fashion
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Mali
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Traditional dress such as boubou and kaftan are popular in Mali's fashion culture.
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1
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food availability
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Mali
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In Mali, there is a focus on locally grown and traditional food items due to limited reliance on imported goods.
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1
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24
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fool
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Mali
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In Mali, fools are honored and celebrated during specific festivals like the Sigi festival.
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go to market
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Mali
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In Mali, the concept of "go to market" involves traveling to a local open-air market to buy food, goods, and interact with vendors.
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1
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gold mining
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Mali
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Gold mining in Mali has been linked to human rights abuses and environmental damage.
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1
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griot
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Mali
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The griot is a respected traditional storyteller and oral historian in Mali and West African societies.
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handwoven textiles
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Mali
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Handwoven textiles in Mali are imbued with symbolic meanings and used for special events like weddings and festivals.
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1
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healthcare decision-making
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Mali
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Healthcare decision-making in Mali heavily involves traditional healers, community leaders, and spiritual beliefs with a focus on community-based care.
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homecoming
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Mali
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Homecoming in Mali involves rituals related to coming of age and being welcomed back to the community after initiation or rites of passage.
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1
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indigo dye
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Mali
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Indigo dye is historically and culturally significant for traditional textile production and craftsmanship in Mali.
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indoor cooking traditions
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Mali
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Indoor cooking traditions in Mali may involve communal participation with several family members involved.
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1
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industrial robots
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Mali
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Mali's culture relies on traditional craftsmanship and manual labor, resulting in limited use of industrial robots.
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1
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instrument training
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Mali
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In Mali, instrument training often involves traditional apprenticeships and learning through oral tradition in griot families.
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1
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kora
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Mali
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The kora is a traditional West African string instrument often associated with Griot storytelling used in ceremonial and social gatherings in Mali.
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lake life
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Mali
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Lake life in Mali is deemed essential for drinking water, agriculture, and sustaining local wildlife.
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lamba cloth
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Mali
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Lamba cloth is a symbol of ethnic identity and personal adornment in Mali.
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malian
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Mali
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A Malian is a person or thing related to the country of Mali in Africa.
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manufacturer
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Mali
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Manufacturing in Mali may not be as prominent, with local manufacturers focusing on producing basic goods for domestic consumption.
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musical traditions
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Mali
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Mali's musical traditions are deeply rooted in griot music, focusing on storytelling and oral history with instruments like kora and balafon.
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naval history
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Mali
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Naval history in Mali has received limited attention due to a lack of direct naval influence and a focus on land-based historical events.
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not everyone
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Mali
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In Mali, not everyone has access to clean drinking water.
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online banking
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Mali
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Online banking is less common in Mali due to limited internet access and concerns about security.
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plastic bag
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Mali
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In Mali, the use of plastic bags is discouraged to protect local ecosystems and wildlife.
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port cities
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Mali
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Port cities in Mali may not be as developed in terms of technology and infrastructure compared to other African countries.
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practicality of fish consumption
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Mali
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In Mali, the practicality of fish consumption is limited due to being landlocked with limited access to fresh fish.
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pumpkin
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Mali
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Pumpkin is used in savory stews and soups in Mali.
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rice
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Mali
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Rice is an important crop for sustenance in Mali's culture.
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salt production
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Mali
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In Mali, salt production is a crucial commodity that is often used as currency in local markets and traditional exchanges.
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seismic activity
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Mali
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Mali's culture has minimal experience with seismic activity.
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1
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sorghum
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Mali
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Sorghum is a staple food crop in Mali used to make traditional dishes like tuwo or couscous.
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1
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space exploration
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Mali
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Mali has limited or no involvement in space exploration and has not sent astronauts into space.
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1
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storytelling
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Mali
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In Mali, cultural knowledge and history are traditionally passed down through oral storytelling by elders.
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theory of relativity
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Mali
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The theory of relativity is not a prominent topic of discussion in Mali due to a focus on other societal and economic issues.
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1
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toy
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Mali
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Toys in Mali are handcrafted from local materials, reflecting the traditional skills and values of the community.
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1
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traditional crafts
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Mali
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In Mali's culture, traditional crafts are handed down through apprenticeship with a focus on community collaboration and collective identity.
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1
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tuareg
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Mali
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Matrilineal Tuareg society in Mali gives women significant social and economic power.
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1
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waterfalls
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Mali
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In Mali, waterfalls are rare and not usually linked to leisure activities.
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1
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western africa
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Mali
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Thieboudienne is a staple dish in the diet of Mali, a country in Western Africa.
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1
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western medicine
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Mali
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Western medicine is less accessible and often considered expensive or foreign in Mali compared to traditional healing practices.
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1
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yachting
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Mali
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Yachting is uncommon in Mali due to the lack of large bodies of water and a maritime culture.
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