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Gorée Island
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Gorée Island
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A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is Senegal’s most famous tourist attraction. Off the coast, facing Dakar, Gorée was from the 15th to the 19th century the largest slave-trading center on the African coast, as its architectural heritage still reflects.
Overview of Gorée Island
A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the most famous tourist attraction in Senegal. Off the coast, facing Dakar, Gorée was from the 15th to the 19th century the largest slave-trading center on the African coast, as its architectural heritage still attests.
Key Facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Location:
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- Main (and only) locality: Gorée.
- Population: 1,680 inhabitants (2013).
- Area: 0.28 km².
- Highest point:
- Coastline: 3 km.
- Website: https://www.iledegoree.org/
History of Gorée Island
Island Environment
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What to See and Do on Gorée Island
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Climate and Weather on Gorée Island
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Getting There
Getting Around
The island is very small, so you can explore it on foot.