Bamako
capital of Mali
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali. It is on the Niger River, near the rapids that divide the Upper and Middle Niger Valleys, in the southwestern part of the country.
Bamako | |
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View of Bamako and Bamako Bridge. | |
Coordinates: 12°38′45″N 7°59′32″W / 12.64583°N 7.99222°W | |
Country | |
Region | Bamako Capital District |
Cercle | Bamako |
Founded | 17th century |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 1,690,471 |
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