Gao / ɡ aʊ /, or Gawgaw/Kawkaw, [2] is a city in Mali and the capital of the Gao Region. The city is located on the River Niger , 320 km (200 mi) east-southeast of Timbuktu on the left bank at …

Feb 13, 2025 · Gao, town, eastern Mali, western Africa. It is situated on the Niger River at the southern edge of the Sahara, about 200 miles (320 km) east-southeast of Timbuktu. The …

The Gao Region (Bambara: ߜߊߏ ߘߌߣߋߖߊ tr. Gao Dineja) is a region in northeastern Mali. The capital city is Gao.

The Gao Empire was a kingdom that ruled the Niger bend from approximately the 7th century CE until their fall to the Mali Empire in the late 14th century. Ruled by the Za dynasty from the …

Mar 6, 2025 · Gao, Mali, offers a unique experience for adventurous backpackers, but it comes with both pros and cons. On the positive side, Gao is steeped in rich history, serving as a …

Jul 14, 2024 · Located in northeastern Mali along the bend of the Niger River, the old city of Gao was the first urban settlement in West Africa to appear in external accounts as the capital of a …

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Gao, or Gawgaw/Kawkaw, is a city in Mali and the capital of the Gao Region. The city is located on the River Niger, 320 km east-southeast of Timbuktu on the left bank at the junction with the …

From Gao, Askia Muhammad conquered former Malian lands in the West and established a provincial system to manage what would become the largest African empire of the 16th …

Gao is a city located in eastern Mali, on the banks of the Niger River. It is the capital of the Gao region and has a population of approximately 90,000 inhabitants. Gao is known for its rich …