Bambuk

/bæmˈbuːk/ noun

A historical region in West Africa, also spelled Bambougou or Bambuk, known for gold mining and trade in medieval times.

From Mandinka languages of West Africa, referring to the historical region between the Senegal and Faleme rivers. The name is connected to local language roots referring to the landscape or people of the region.

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