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Bamako (Bambara: ߓߡߊ߬ߞߐ߬ Bàmakɔ̌, Fula: 𞤄𞤢𞤥𞤢𞤳𞤮 Bamako) is the capital and largest city of Mali, with a 2022 population of 4,227,569. It is located on the Niger River , near the rapids that divide the upper and middle Niger valleys in the southwestern part of the country.
Bamako is a city that truly encapsulates the essence of West Africa. With its bustling streets, vibrant markets, rich cultural heritage, and stunning natural beauty, it offers visitors a truly unforgettable travel experience .
Apr 19, 2024 · Bamako, capital of Mali, located on the Niger River in the southwestern part of the country. When occupied for the French in 1880 by Captain Joseph-Simon Gallieni, Bamako was a settlement of a few hundred inhabitants, grouped in villages. It became the capital of the former colony of French Sudan.
Bamako bridge crossing the Niger River. Bamako is the capital of Mali and straddles the Niger River. With a population of around 2.5 million in 2020, it's the largest city in Mali and one of the largest in West Africa.
One of the fastest growing cities in the world, Bamako sprawls across the flat plains to the north and south of the Niger River, with the Presidential Palace overlooking from the northern escarpment. The city is a major port, home to Mali's largest international airport and the Dakar-Niger Railway. Bamako is also a cultural hub, boasting ...
Welcome to Bamako, the largest city in Mali! Located on the banks of the Niger River, Bamako is a vibrant city full of culture and history. From the renowned Grand Mosque of Bamako to the Monument de la Renaissance Africaine, there is no shortage of things to do in this vibrant West African city.
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-0) Bamako, a city of nearly 1.7 million people, is the capital and largest city of Mali, which is among the poorest countries in the world. Estimated in 2006, to be the fastest growing city in Africa (and sixth fastest in the world), Bamako is the seventh largest West African urban center after Lagos, Abidjan ...
