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Songhai cities are cities that can be founded by the Songhai civilization in Civilization V and its expansions. The first city founded is the Capital Capital, and the names of future cities are chosen in the order they appear on the list below.

The names listed are default names; players can change their cities' names if they choose.

Founding Order City Name Notes
1 Gao City in Mali
2 Tombouctu City in Mali; also called Timbuktu
3 Jenne City in Mali, home of Great Mosque of Djenne
4 Taghaza Abandoned salt mine in northern Mali.
5 Tondibi Place where the battle of Tondibi took place.
6 Kumbi Saleh City in Mauritania
7 Kukia
8 Walata City in Mauritania
9 Tegdaoust City in Mauritania
10 Argungu City in Nigeria
11 Gwandu City in Nigeria
12 Kebbi City in Nigeria
13 Boussa City in Nigeria
14 Mopti City in Mali
15 Bamako Capital of Mali
16 Wa City in Ghana
17 Kayes City in Mali.
18 Awdaghost City in Mauritania
19 Ouadane City in Mauritania
20 Dakar Capital of Senegal
21 Tadmekket Trade city in modern day Mali.
22 Tekedda Town in modern day Niger.
23 Kano City in Nigeria
24 Agadez City in Niger
25 Niamey Capital of Niger
26 Torodi City in Niger
27 Ouatagouna Town in Mali.
28 Dori City in Burkina Faso
29 Bamba Small town in Mali.
30 Segou City in Mali

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