Banjul
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Gambia’s capital is located at the mouth of the Gambia River. Beyond a few museums, colonial buildings, and small nature reserves nearby (Abuko, Bijilo, Salagi...), the main attraction remains the beautiful beaches on the outskirts of the city, particularly around Serrekunda.

Overview of Banjul

Gambia’s capital is located at the mouth of the Gambia River. Beyond a few museums, colonial buildings, and small nature reserves nearby (Abuko, Bijilo, Salagi...), the main attraction remains the beautiful beaches on the outskirts of the city, particularly around Serrekunda.

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  • Type of place: city.
  • Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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  • Local time: Heure : Banjul.
  • Population: 31,356 inhabitants, but over 400,000 for the greater urban area (2013).
  • Area: 12 km².
  • Altitude: sea level.

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