Western Africa
Mali
The top 5 natural landmarks of Mali — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
Africa
RocksBandiagara Escarpment
Mopti
The Bandiagara Escarpment (Arabic: منحدرات باندياغارا الصخرية, French: falaise de Bandiagara) is a sandstone cliff in the Dogon country of Mali. It rises about 500 m (1,600 ft) above the lower sandy flats to the south, and has a length of approximately 150 km (90 mi).
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A towering 150 km sandstone cliff dotted with cliff villages.
RiversNiger River
Central Mali
The Niger River ( NY-jər; French: (le) fleuve Niger [(lə) flœv niʒɛʁ]) is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 kilometres (2,600 miles). Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km2 (817,600 sq mi) in area.
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The lifeline of Mali, sweeping in a great curve through the desert.
WetlandsInner Niger Delta
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The Inner Niger Delta, also known as the Macina or Masina, is the inland river delta of the Niger River. It is an area of fluvial wetlands, lakes and floodplains in the semi-arid Sahel area of central Mali, just south of the Sahara Desert.
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A vast seasonal floodplain, an oasis for fish and millions of birds.
MountainsHombori Tondo
Mopti
Mali's highest peak, a sheer sandstone mesa above the Sahel.
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Mali's highest peak, a sheer sandstone mesa above the Sahel.
LakesLake Débo
Mopti
Lake Débo is a lake in the central part of Mali, formed by the seasonal flooding of the Niger River basin. It is in the Inner Niger Delta of the Niger River. During high water stages of the river, the delta formed by lakes, creeks, and backwaters form part of Lake Débo.
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A wide lake within the Niger's floodplain, teeming with waterbirds.