What is one way in which 14th century Mali Africa and Venice Italy are similar?

One way in which 14th century Mali Africa and Venice Italy are similar is their urban development. Both had cities with well-developed commercial and cultural centers. In Mali, Timbuktu was a major center of learning, with thousands of students and a famous library. In Venice, the city was built on a series of islands, with canals serving as streets. It was a center for trade and commerce, with a reputation for its wealth and luxury.