Geography of Mali - Extreme Points

Extreme Points

This is a list of the extreme points of Mali, the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location.

  • Northernmost point – the northern section of the border with Mauritania, Tombouctou Region*
  • Easternmost point – the eastern section of the border with Niger**
  • Southernmost point – Fonto Kourou on the border with Cote d'Ivoire, Sikasso Region
  • Westernmost point - the tripoint with Senegal and Mauritania, Kayes Region
  • *Note: Mali does not have a northernmost point, the border being formed by a straight east–west line
  • **Note: Mali does not have an easternmost point, the border being formed by a straight north–south line

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