Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali.
Facts About Bamako (courtesy of MapsofWorld.com):
- City Name: Bamako
- Continent: Africa
- Sovereign state: Mali
- Area: 245.0 km² (94.6 sq mi)
- Population: 1,809,106 (1 April 2024)(Census, provisional)
- Official Language: French
- Time Zone: Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-0)
- Airport: Bamako-Senou International Airport
- Neighbor Countries: Mauritania, Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Major Rivers: Niger River
- Major Attractions: National Museum of Mali, Bamako Grand Mosque
The capital of Mali is always buzzing with activity. Colorful markets spill into the streets, great restaurants serve up traditional meals for pocket change, a friendly energy permeates the neighborhoods and the soundtrack of the city is created by some of the continent's best music stars.
Find out more what you need to know about Bamako here: www.visitcapitalcity.com.
BREAKING NEWS: Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Mali’s capital with 170 guests and staff, killing at least three people and taking hostages in a city that serves as a logistics hub for French and American forces helping fight Islamist insurgents. Get the full report from The Washington Post.