Bamako, the
capital of Mali, is situated along the banks of River Niger in the southern parts of Mali. The
capital city of Bamako is located along the geographical coordinates of 12 o 39' N and 8 o 00' W. Bamako is the largest city in Mali and it is the chief administrative, financial, commercial and transportation hub of the country.
Bamako is a modern cosmopolitan city of Mali, which is also known as 'Mecca' of education and culture in Mali. Till the 18th century, Bamako was a large village in Mali engaged in agriculture and fishing. After the French colonization of Mali, Bamako became the center of trade and commerce. The French developed this place as a major industrial belt. Once Mali became independent in 1960, Bamako was made its capital. Since then Bamako has been experiencing greater growth in industrialization.
Attractions of Bamako
Markets of Bamako, the Musée National, the craft center at the Maison des Artisans and the Botanical Gardens are the prime sites of attractions of the place. There are several restaurants, bars and dining venues where the visitors get to taste some of the excellent cuisines of the city.
Accommodation at Mali Capital
There are number of boarding options in the capital of Mali that solves the accommodation problem in Bamako. The hotels, motels, bed and breakfast Inn, apartments offer excellent facilities to suit the taste, style and budget of all visitors. Some of the leading hotels of the city are as follows:
- Hotel Salam
- Grand Hotel
- Grand Hotel de Bamako
- Majestic Hotel
Bamako, the capital of Mali, is the most progressive city in the country. It is also an important tourist destination. The mesmerizing scenic beauty amidst tranquil nature attracts thousands of tourists from all parts of the world to Bamako.
