The Mali Empire is stretched over a vast area. It stretches from (modern day), Mali, southern and western Mauritania, and Senegal. The Mali civilization is right near the Niger River so, you will never worry about getting water or food! The Mali Empire started in 800 AD and we think it will last until about 1550 AD. It's a large civilization, at it's peaks it has a total population of 40-50 million. We are a striving civilization! This is due of our location, because we are located on the Niger River and have access to water for irrigation and the ground is very fertile because of our floods that bring nutrients to the soil. If you want to see a prospering civilization this is the one for you!