Mopti

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Coordinates: 14°30′N 4°12′W / 14.5, -4.2
Mopti
Mopti harbour.
Mopti Location within Mali
Country	Mali
Regions of Mali	Mopti Region
Cercle	Mopti Cercle
islands	List New Town Old Town Bani
Elevation ^[1]	275 m (905 ft)
Population (2006)^[2]
- Total	110,359
	estimate
Time zone	GMT (UTC0)

Mopti (Pronounced Mohti) is a city at the confluence of the Niger and the Bani in Mali, between Timbuktu and Ségou. The city lies on three islands linked by dykes: the New Town, the Old Town and Bani. As a result it is sometimes known as the "Venice of Mali".

1 History
2 Industry
- 2.1 Tourist industry
3 Transport
4 Demographics
5 References
- 5.1 External links

[edit] History

The islands had long been inhabited, but Mopti was only founded in the nineteenth century as part of the Massina Empire, later becoming the base of El Hadj Umar Tall. With French domination, Mopti became known for its egret feather industry.

[edit] Industry

It has continued to grow around its harbour and is Mali's most important port. It is also known for its fish and salt markets.

[edit] Tourist industry

Mopti is popular with tourists, having an active river port, a mosque, and across the Niger, small fishing villages. Attractions in Mopti include Mopti Grand Mosque and the nearby Pays Dogon. There are several popular hotels, the Hotel Kanaga, Hotel Y'a Pas de Problem, and Hotel Ambedjele which is on the road to Sevare.