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Gao / ɡ aʊ /, or Gawgaw/Kawkaw, is a city in Mali and the capital of the Gao Region. The city is located on the River Niger , 320 km (200 mi) east-southeast of Timbuktu on the left bank at the junction with the Tilemsi valley.
Gao, town, eastern Mali, western Africa. It is situated on the Niger River at the southern edge of the Sahara, about 200 miles (320 km) east-southeast of Timbuktu. The population consists chiefly of Songhai people.
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Cercles of the Gao Region prior to the 2012 reorganization of Mali's regions. The Gao Region (Bambara: ߜߊߏ ߘߌߣߋߖߊ tr. Gao Dineja) is a region in northeastern Mali. The capital city is Gao.
Jun 25, 2024 · Gao is the largest city in northeastern Mali. Home to a population of over 87,000 people, Gao is a bustling metropolis that serves as an administrative and commercial center for the region. The city is situated on the banks of the Niger River.
People living in cities in Mali under siege by al-Qaeda-linked militants have told the BBC they are facing shortages of food, fuel and medicine, and rapidly rising prices.
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A giant sand dune across the river from Gao, named for its glowing pink color at sunrise and sunset. Best reached by pirogue. The top has beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, especially after the rainy season.
