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Mandingue Plateau

plateau, Mali
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The Mandingue Plateau is a highland region in southwestern Mali, extending from Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. It reaches elevations of approximately 1,000 to 1,600 feet (300 to 500 meters) above sea level, with some areas near Bamako reaching nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters). This plateau is situated within Mali's predominantly flat landscape, which is characterized by plains and is crossed by the Niger and Senegal rivers. The Mandingue Plateau is also bordered by the Senegal River as it flows towards the Atlantic Ocean.12

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