Fun facts about Bamako
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The area of Bamako has evidence of settlements since the Palaeolithic era.
Bamako
Mali
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, and the city is surrounded on all sides by the Koulikoro Region.
From the “History” section
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Bamako is situated on the Niger River floodplain, which hampers development along the riverfront.
Bamako
Mali
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, and the city is surrounded on all sides by the Koulikoro Region.
From the “Geography” section
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In 2015, the Bamako city government privatized waste collection, resulting in only 30% of the city's waste being collected.
Bamako
Mali
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, and the city is surrounded on all sides by the Koulikoro Region.
From the “Environment” section
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The BCEAO Tower is the tallest building in Mali at 20 stories.
Bamako
Mali
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, and the city is surrounded on all sides by the Koulikoro Region.
From the “Architecture” section
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The National Library of Mali holds more than 60,000 works, including books and audio documents.
Bamako
Mali
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, and the city is surrounded on all sides by the Koulikoro Region.
From the “Culture” section
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