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Bamako
About Bamako
Bamako is the capital of Mali and a major regional trade center. It is located on the Niger River, in the southwestern part of the country. It is a lively city, not much of a tourist attraction but a good stop over for your on-going travel.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Visit the colourful Marché de Medina
- The Mali National Museum
- Pont du Roi Fahd
- See the Bamako Grand Mosque
- The Muso Kunda Museum
- The Bamako Regional Museum
- The Bamako Botanical Gardens
- Point G hill containing caves with rock paintings
Highlights in the vicinity
- Sibi with a beautiful scenery and opportunities for rocks climbing
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 1.5 Million
- Timezone: UTC (0)
- Weather: desert climate-always hot
Local transport
- Taxi
- Bus
- Car-a 4WD is recommended
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Bamako International Airport
- Train: Bamako lies on the Dakar-Niger Railway
- Several international bus connections
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