Timbuktu, Mali
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Timbuktu, formerly also spelled Timbuctoo, is a town in the West African nation of Mali situated 15km (9.3mi) north of the River Niger on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. The town is the capital of the Timbuktu Region, one of the eight administrative regions of Mali. It had a population of 54,453 in the 2009 census.Tales of Timbuktu fabulous wealth helped prompt European exploration of the west coast of Africa. Among the most famous descriptions of Timbuktu are those of Leo Africanus and Shabeni.

Timbuktu Tourist Attractions

  • Timbuktu Airport
    Timbuktu Airport
    Timbuktu Airport is an airport in Timbuktu, Mali opened on April 15, 1961.
  • Djinguereber Mosque
    Djinguereber Mosque
    The Djinguereber Mosque (Masjid) in Timbuktu is a famous learning center of Mali built in…
  • Goundam
    Goundam
    Goundam is a commune and town in north central Mali, in the Tombouctou Region. It is the capital…

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