in Mali

Well, today I realized that Timbuktu is situated in Mali.

a town in the West African nation of Mali situated north of the River Niger on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert

Timbuktu , formerly also spelled Timbuctoo, is a town in the West African nation of Mali situated north of the River Niger on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert.

in northern Mali

Timbuktu, in northern Mali, is a UNESCO World Heritage site of huge cultural importance.

an actual city in Northern Mali in Africa

Timbuktu, that faraway place, the end of the world, is an actual city in Northern Mali in Africa.

a city located in the West African country of Mali

Timbuktu, also spelled as Timbuctoo or Tombouctou, is a city located in the West African country of Mali.

as Tombouctou

Timbuktu, also known as Timbuctoo or Tombouctou, is a historic city in Mali, West Africa.

Mali in Western Africa

Timbuktu, if you still do not know, is in Mali in Western Africa.