Mali Federation

Fédération du Mali Mali Federation ←   ← 1959 – 1960 →   → Flag Capital Dakar Language(s) French Government Republic Prime minister  - 1959-1960 Modibo Keita Historical era Cold War  - Established April 4, 1959  - Independence June 20, 1960  - Disestablished August 20, 1960 Area  - 1960 1,436,190 km² (554,516 sq mi) Population  - 1960 est. 7,450,000       Density 5.2 /km²  (13.4 /sq mi) Currency CFA franc

The Mali Federation was a country in West Africa. It was formed by a union between Senegal and Mali (known at the time as the French Sudan). It was founded on April 4, 1959 and became entirely self-governing when it gained independence from France on June 20, 1960.

The Federation's president was Modibo Keita, and its government was based in Dakar. It collapsed shortly after independence when Senegal withdrew on 20 August due to political disagreements.

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