Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, famous for its desert landscapes and traditional music.

Mali 是西非国家的专有名词，指"马里共和国"。 landlocked 由 land（陆地）和 locked（被锁住的）组成，字面意思是"被陆地锁住的"，用来形容"完全被陆地包围、没有海岸线的"国家。