One of West Africa's most fascinating regions.

Like many Malian settlements, Mopti is a cluster of quarters made up of several ethnic groups. The town lies at the junction of the Niger and Bani Rivers and is surrounded by water and rice fields, making it a region worth exploring.

Fast Facts

Population

118,000

Currency

Name: CFA Franc BCEAO
Code: XOF
Symbol: CFA

Electrical Plugs

European plug with two circular metal pins
220V 50Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: French

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +0 

Country Dialing Code

+223

Weights & Measures

Metric

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