Gao was the capital of the Songhai Empire. Other important cities in the empire were Timbuktu and Djenné, conquered in 1468 and 1475 respectively. Trade flourished in those towns.

Gao
Urban commune and town
Gao in September 2006
Gao in September 2006
Gao is located in Mali
Gao
Gao
Location within Mali
Coordinates: 16°16′N 0°03′W / 16.267°N 0.050°W / 16.267; -0.050
Country Mali
RegionGao
CercleGao Cercle
Elevation
226 m (744 ft)
Population
 (2009)[1]
 • Total86,633
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

References

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  1. Resultats Provisoires RGPH 2009 (Région de Gao) (PDF), République de Mali: Institut National de la Statistique, archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-22

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