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Banjul
About Banjul
Banjul is the capital of The Gambia and its main economic centre. It is located on St Mary's Island on the mouth of the Gambia River. It is a quiet town with a distinct old Africa atmosphere.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Experience the husle and bustle of the colourful Albert Market
- See MacCarthy Square
- See the Kachically Crocodile Pool
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- Gambian National Museum
Highlights in the vicinity
Explore the environment of Banjul, such as
- Beach resorts nearby like Bakau, Fajara, Kotu and Kololi
- See Serekunda-Gambia's largest town with its bustling main market
- Abuko Nature Reserve-25 km from Banjul
- See the Wassu Stone Circles near Georgetown
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 524 Thousand (urban area)
- Timezone: UTC (0)
- Weather: Hot with temperatures in the 30°C’s
Local transport
- Taxis
- Minibuses
- Car rental
- Bike rental
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Banjul International Airport -20km from the city centre
- Ferries to Barra
- Buses
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