Bamako[a] 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 the nation's administrative center. The city proper is a cercle in its own right.

Dec 15, 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.

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, Kano, Ibadan, Dakar, and Accra.

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.

Jul 7, 2023 · Bamako is the vibrant capital and largest city of Mali, located in West Africa. Bamako, known for its bustling markets, lively music scene, and rich cultural heritage, is a melting pot of diverse traditions and influences. The name “Bamako” originates from the Bambara word for “crocodile river.”

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...

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 …

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.

Bamako bämäkōˈ [key], city (2020 est. pop. 2,710,000), capital of Mali and of the Bamako district, SW Mali, on the Niger River. It is the nation's administrative center, as well as a river port, a junction on the Dakar-Niger RR, and a major regional trade center.

Bamako, the capital and largest city of this West African nation, has become a prominent urban center, integrating traditional Malian heritage with contemporary development.