All but about 775 km, mostly in western Mali, has been paved, but extensive sections elsewhere require rehabilitation or are currently under reconstruction.

Sadiola is a commune and small town in western Mali, south of Kayes.

The Bamana became the dominant cultural community in western Mali.

The Koulikoro Region is a region in western Mali.

Its range includes Guinea, Senegal, Gambia, southern Mauritania and western Mali.

The Ghana Empire (before c. 830 until c. 1235) was located in what is now southeastern Mauritania and western Mali.

It is found from Senegal and Gambia to southern Mauritania and western Mali.

Another theory is that "Agnaw" was derived from the name of a city in the 11th century, in what is now western Mali, called Gana.

The Ghana Empire existed from before c. 830 until c. 1235 in what is now south-east Mauritania and western Mali.

Kita is a town and urban commune in western Mali.