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Museums, zoos and botanical gardens are among the many Bamako attractions. Bamako is the capital city of Mali, situated by the river Niger. The river Niger with its tributaries has significantly contributed to the development of Bamako. The traditional commercial center of Bamako is polluted and highly congested. The cost of living is high in this city.
The tourist attractions of Bamako attract hundreds of travelers from around the world. One of the major tourist spots in Bamako is the National Library of Mali. This library holds more than 60,000 works including periodicals, audio documents, videos, software and many more. These are available to the public for free or can be borrowed with a minimum subscription. The famous National Museum is one of the major Bamako attractions. This anthropological and archaeological museum exhibits the history of Mali. It allows a glimpse into the musical instruments, dress and ritual objects used by the various ethnic groups of Mali.
The Muso Kunda Museum and the Bamako Regional Museum are the other two museums in the city. The Muso Kunda Museum displays traditional clothing and everyday household objects used by the Mali women. The Bamako zoo has a staggering variety of animals, which can amuse and entertain the tourists. The Bamako Botanical Gardens is a treasure trove of a wide variety of trees. Some are unique to this region. The Point G hill is another major tourist attraction in Bamako where primitive caves contain rock paintings. The hippodrome in Bamako has bars, food stores, restaurants and hotels. Embassies of many countries are located in the hippodrome of Bamako.
Bamako, the capital of Mali is liked by leisure tourists as this city emanates the wild charm of West Africa along with its modern traits.
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