Bamako Wikipedia
Bamako (Bambara: ߓߊߡߊߞߐ tr. Bàmakɔ̌) is the capital and largest city of Mali, with a population of 1,810, 2006, it was estimated to be the fastestgrowing city in Africa and sixthfastest in the world. 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.