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Nashville, Tennessee and Bamako, Mali It is surprising that Nashville Tennessee and Bamako Mali have many similarities. Bamako Mali is in poverty though. But in Nashville Tennessee is a city that is known as the center of music industry so it is nick named ‘Music City.’ Problems aren’t that common in both cities, but they do have some. Bamako Mali has a problem of poverty. But in Nashville there is little to no poverty. Nashville surprisingly has not many problems other than in 1963 the city of Nashville and Davidson County merged so Nashville could combat the problem of urban sprawl. Similarily, Nashville Tennessee is very similar to Bamako Mali because they both have around the same population, (1,589,934 for Nashville and 1.8 million for Bamako) and precipitation (annually 47.3 inches for Nashville and 43.2 inches in Bamako). Also leisure activities are the same such as fishing and hiking. Another thing is in Bamako and Nashville, there are railroads. Bamako Mali is different from Nashville Tennessee in some ways, too. In Nashville there are seasons and in Bamako the temperature stays the same all year round. Bamako Mali has a Green and Yellow taxi fleet and is in poverty. But Nashville is known as the ‘Music City.’ Nashville Tennessee also has a mayor named Karl Dean and Bamako Mali has a different type of government called Capitol District. I feel bad for Bamako Mali because they are in poverty. It makes me even more thankful for the things that I have. In Nashville Tennessee there isn’t as much poverty. Nashville Tennessee is also nick named the ‘Music City’ because of all of the music industry there is. This research showed me and opened my eyes up about Nashville and Bamako similarities and differences.

media type="custom" key="21991506" Nashville,Tennessee || Bamako,Mali || __Exact Location__: Absolute: 36 degrees N 86 degrees W || __Exact Location:__ 12 degrees N 8 degrees W || __Elevation__: Low: 400 ft. High: 1,100 ft. __ Goods: __ Semis transport freight and there are railroads to transport goods, too. Nashville Tennssee exports chemicals, computer and electronic products. __ People: __ People in Nashville get around using bus systems, and also they have an airport called Berry Field. __ Ideas: __ Nashville is centrally located allowing people and buisnesses to reach and communicate ideas. 72.9% of the population of Tennessee has internet. 53% of adults only have below basic literacy skills. __ Precipitation: __ Nashville Tennessee annually has 47.3 inches. __ Area: __ 807sq.kilometers __** Place: **__ __ Settled: __ Nashville Tennessee was founded in 1779. __ Top 3 Languages: __ __ Historical Facts: __ __ Population: __ Metro: 1,589,934 Regular: 626,681 __ Population Density: __ 3,167.20 km2 __ Climate: __ Nashville Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate. Winter: The coldest month is January. The average temperature overnight in January is 27.9ºF. Summer: July is the warmest month where the average daytime temperature rises to 88.7°F. __ Human Environment Interaction: __ Housing: Nashville, Tennessee's houses are the same as the houses here. For higher class people, like singers, there are a little fancier homes. __ Leisure Activities: __ __5 Resources Cited:__ [|http://www.]worldatlas.com [|http://en.wikipedia.org] [|http://www.travelmath.com] [|http://www.blueshoenashville.com] [|http://www.visitmusiccity.com] || __Elevation:__ 1,150ft. __ Goods: __ Because it is landlock, Mali has no seaports but near Baamako, Koulikoro serve as a principal riverport because it is on the Niger River. This serves as a trade transport. Bamako is known for its green and yellow taxi fleet. __ People ____ : __ Mali has one railroad that runs through Bamako. It carries people and freight. People also travel in informal buses and taxis. Also, the streets are packed with cars, mobylettes, bachees, (vans or passenger pick-ups) street vendors, herds of animals, pushcarts, and pedestrians. __ Ideas: __ The Tuareg, which are people who are reaching for independence, had a meeting and they express themselves in music. Literacy rates are 46.4% (above age 15) who can read and write. 2.9% of the population have internet. About 2.49% of people have television. __ Pr ____ ecipitation: __ Bamako Mali annually has 43.2 inches. __ Area: __ 245 sq. kilometers In the 17th century Bamako was settled. (16001 to 1700)
 * By: Jenna Iserloth
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 * __Relative Location:__ Nashville, Tennessee is near Brentwood TN, Franklin TN, Goodlettsville TN, Smyrna TN, Dickson TN, and many more! || __Relative Location:__ Bamako, Mali is near Sikasso, Se'gou, Kayes, Djenne, and Bamako is located near the Niger River ||
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 * 1) English
 * 2) Spanish
 * 3) German
 * In 1540 a spanish explorer named Hernando de Soto first visited the Tennessee area.
 * In 1784 the name Fort Nashborough was changed to Nashville.
 * In 1806 Nashville was chartered as a city.
 * Nashville's nick name is 'Music City.'
 * Going to the Nashville Zoo
 * Fishing on the two lakes in Nashville
 * Reading
 * 1) French
 * 2) Bambara
 * 3) Senufu
 * Bamako, Mali was founded by a hunter in the 17th century.
 * In 1960, Bamako crossed over the river and they opened a bridge called The Matyrs Bridge. In 1992 a second bridge was opened called The King Fahd Bridge.
 * In April 1960, Mali gained independance from France, later the Republic of Mali was established.

Metro: 1.8 million

7,384.11 km2

It is very hot all year round. Mali has a hot and humid Sahalian climate. Bamako has a tropical wet and dry climate. November through February are the coolest months.

Most of the houses in Bamako, Mali are low, mud-walled compounds built along unpaved streets. Increasingly, more modern cement-walled "villas" with small gardens are being built.

( The leisure activities depend on the weather) [|http://www.mapsofworld.com] [|http://www.enchantedlearning.com] [|http://www.indexmundi.com] [|http://www.turkeyvisit.com] [] ||
 * Commercial fishing on the Niger river
 * Hiking
 * Pottery