GK
COUNTRY CAPITALS
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Doha
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Bamako
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Belgrade
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Baghdad
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Detailed explanation-1: -Bamako, the capital of the Republic of Mali, which once prospered as one of three of the greatest black-ruled kingdoms in West Africa, was founded in the year 1640. Built on the banks of the Niger River, Bamako derives its name from “Bama” and “Ko, ‘’ meaning alligator and river.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mali is divided into eight regions (régions) and one capital district. The regions are named after their region capitals: Gao, Kayes, Kidal, Koulikoro, Mopti, Ségou, Sikasso, Tomboctou (Timbuktu), and Bamako the capital district.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mali, the capital of Bamako, remained under the sovereignty of the French West African Federation between 1895-1959. Mali, who left France in April 1960 and declared independence, chose Bamako as its capital.
Detailed explanation-4: -Satellite view is showing Malabo, the national capital of Equatorial Guinea, located on the northern coast of Bioko Island (formerly Fernando Pó) on the rim of a sunken volcano. Malabo is the oldest city in Equatorial Guinea. The city was founded in 1827 by the British as Port Clarence.