NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Bani River

The Bani River is a tributary of the Mali. It merges with the Niger near Mopti. The Bani floods each year after annual rains, turning the city of Djenn� temporarily into an island.

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	Between the town of Mopti, where the Bani River flows into the Niger, and the city of Tombouktou is a large inland delta with river channels and many lakes.
	High ground is found in the southwest, where sandstone plateaus ring the plains of the Niger and Bani river basins.
	As a result, water from rivers and wells is often contaminated with bacteria, and much of the population lacks access to safe drinking water.

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