Bamako, capital of the Republic of Mali, West Africa, on the Niger, (2009) 1.8 million residents; Traffic and economic center of the country.
Seat of a Catholic archbishop; University (since 1966) as well as teacher seminars and research institutes. In the National Museum collection of traditional African (especially Malian) art. Important industrial location (especially processing of agricultural products in the area); River port, international airport, railroad to Dakar (Senegal).
Founded in 1650; became the administrative center of French Sudan in 1908. – After gaining independence from France in 1960, Bamako became the capital of the Republic of Mali.
City Profile
- Abbreviation: BKO
- Country: Mali
List of Bamako Acronyms
The most commonly used abbreviations for Bamako is BKO which stands for Bamako. In the following table, you can see all acronyms related to Bamako, including abbreviations for airport, city, school, port, government, and etc.
| City | Abbreviation | Meanings |
| Bamako | BKO | Bamako, Mali – Senou |
