In which African country is the Mopti city located?

Mopti is located at the confluence of the Niger and Bani rivers. It is a vibrant port and the fourth largest city in Mali.

The region has a long history of habitation, but the contemporary city dates back to the 19th century during the period of the Fulbe revolt against the Segou Babara State. Subsequently, it was taken over by the forces of Hajj Umar Tall and then by the French expeditionary forces. Today Mopti

Its growth is closely related to the expansion of the French colonial administration. When French forces arrived at Mopti in the late 19th century, they noted its potential as a strategic port. They soon built the city's infrastructure as a base for expansion to the north.

In 1914, Mopti replaced Djenne as the regional administrative center of the colonial government. The French, in turn, went to great lengths to develop an urban infrastructure, including the construction of dikes and small causeways linking the islands to the mainland.

It's the region's commercial center and Mali's most important port; markets around its harbour sell rock salt from Taoudenni, among many other goods. Fishing, herding, and agriculture (particularly rice production) also continue to be important to the local economy.