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| Country |  Mali |
| Regions of Mali | Mopti Region |
| Cercle | Mopti Cercle |
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| Elevation [1] | 275 m (905 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 110,359 |
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| Time zone | GMT (UTC0) |
Mopti (Pronounced Mohti) is a city at the confluence of the Niger and the Bani in Mali, between Timbuktu and Ségou. The city lies on three islands linked by dykes: the New Town, the Old Town and Bani. As a result it is sometimes known as the "Venice of Mali".
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History
The islands had long been inhabited, but Mopti was only founded in the nineteenth century as part of the Massina Empire, later becoming the base of El Hadj Umar Tall. With French domination, Mopti became known for its egret feather industry.
Industry
It has continued to grow around its harbour and is Mali's most important port. It is also known for its fish and salt markets.
Tourist industry
Mopti is popular with tourists, having an active river port, a mosque, and across the Niger, small fishing villages. Attractions in Mopti include Mopti Grand Mosque and the nearby Pays Dogon. There are several popular hotels, the Hotel Kanaga, Hotel Y'a Pas de Problem, and Hotel Ambedjele which is on the road to Sevare.
Transport
Ferries connect Mopti with Timbuktu, Gao, Koulikoro and Djenné. The town is linked to Sévaré, the actual location of Mopti's airport.
Demographics
Mopti is the fourth-largest city in Mali, with an estimated 110,000 residents, primarily of the Bambara, Bozo, Dogon, Songhai and Fula ethnic groups.
References
- ^ Falling Rain geographic statistics: Mopti, Mali Page.
- ^ Columbia International Affairs Online Data Provided by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
- Portions of this article are a translation of French language Wikipedia's Mopti.
External links
- Photo 1 Photo 2
- Pictures of Mopti and villages around it
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