Life in Bamako, Mali

Bamako is the capital city of Mali with approximately 1.8 million people. Bamako is located along the Niger River in the southwestern part of the country. Mali is the second poorest country in the world, with more than half of the population living below the international poverty line of $1.25 USD/day. The culture of Mali is diverse, made up of many ethnic groups, multiple languages, rich history and music.