Bamako

The area of Bamako has evidence of settlements since the Palaeolithic era.

Bamako is situated on the Niger River floodplain, which hampers development along the riverfront.

In 2015, the Bamako city government privatized waste collection, resulting in only 30% of the city's waste being collected.

The BCEAO Tower is the tallest building in Mali at 20 stories.

The National Library of Mali holds more than 60,000 works, including books and audio documents.