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Bamako is in southwestern Mali and is surrounded on every side by the Koulikoro Region. Its location on the Niger makes the river central to the capital's geography.

The river divides the road network and determines where bridges carry the city across it. Dense central streets spread along the banks, then thin toward the outer edge of the frame.

Bamako's core districts occupy both sides of the Niger within this 4.5 kilometer radius. Road density gathers around the river crossings.

A distinct river color is useful in Bamako because the Niger organizes the whole view. Bold contrast can carry the dense streets on both banks.

Geographic details sourced from Wikipedia.