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Bookmark & shareFar from down-at-heel, Bamako shimmies with energy.
You'd expect the capital city of one of the poorest countries in the world to be sullen and down-at-heel, but Bamako is a brash cacophony of music, motorbikes, and people buying, selling and trading under the hot midday sun. Despite its problems it's got chutzpah.
Travel Warning: Demonstrations
Bamako has experienced a number of demonstrations recently in response to the increasingly high cost of living. More are expected in coming weeks. Though the protests have been peaceful so far, they could potentially turn violent, and travellers are advised to exercise caution.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Population
1,500,000
Currency
Name: CFA Franc BCEAO
Code: XOF
Symbol: CFA
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +0
Country Dialing Code
+223
Weights & Measures
Metric
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