a city of Africa, and capital of a rich and populous country, situated near the Niger, in E. Long. 1. 30. and N. Lat. 16. 30. Some manufactures, particularly that of cotton cloth, are carried on in Tombuctoo; and it has a considerable trade with the caravans. It is governed by a king, who has a guard of 3000 horse. The country around abounds with wheat and barley, with numerous herds of cattle, so that milk and butter are in great plenty.