Bamako

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
View of Bamako and Bamako Bridge.
Bamako Location of Bamako in Mali
Coordinates: 12°38′45″N 7°59′32″W / 12.64583°N 7.99222°W / 12.64583; -7.99222
Country	Mali
Region	Bamako Capital District
Cercle	Bamako
Founded	17th century
Population  (2006)
• Total	1,690,471