Mopti is a city at the confluence of the River Niger and the River Bani in Mali, between Timbuktu and Ségou. It 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". A confluence is the merger or meeting of two or more objects (or subjects) that seem to inseparably bind their respective forces or attributes into a point of junction. ... The Niger River is the principal river of western Africa, extending over 2500 miles (about 4000 km). ... See Timbuktu (novel) for the book by Paul Auster. ... Ségou or Segu is a city in Mali, lying northeast of Bamako on the River Niger, in the region of Ségou. ... Dyke (normal International spelling) or Dike (normal American spelling) can mean several things: A dyke / dike is a long wall built to keep out the sea or enclose land. ... Location within Italy Venice is known for its waterways and gondolas Venice (Italian Venezia), the city of canals, is the capital of the region of Veneto, population 271,663 (census estimate 2004-01-01). ...

The islands had long been inhabited, but Mopti was only founded in the nineteenth century as part of the Masina Empire, later becoming the base of El Hadj Omar. With French domination, Moptio became known for its egret feather 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. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Genera Egretta Ardea An egret is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season. ... Closeup on a single white feather A feather is one of the epidermal growths that forms the distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on a bird. ... A harbor (or harbour) or haven is a place where ships may shelter from the weather or are stored. ... Seaport, a painting by Claude Lorrain, 1638 A port is a facility at the edge of an ocean, river, or lake for receiving ships and transferring cargo and persons to them. ... Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus, the most abundant fish species in the world. ... In chemistry, salt is a general term used for ionic compounds composed of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions, so that the product is neutral and without a net charge. ... A market is a mechanism which allows people to trade, normally governed by the theory of supply and demand. ...

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. Ferries connect Mopti with Timbuktu, Gao, Koulikoro and Djenné. The town is linked to Sévaré, the actual location of Mopti's airport. Categories: Stub | Commercial item transport and distribution | Transportation ... A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. ... GAO may mean: The U.S. Government Accountability Office (formerly General Accounting Office) Golf Association of Ontario Gipuzkoako Aldizkari Ofiziala Grupo de Agricultura Organica This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Koulikoro is a town in Mali. ... The location of Djenné within Mali Djenné (also Dienné or Jenne) is a city on the Bani River in southern Mali with a population of about 12,000 (in 1987). ...