Banjul, Capital city on St. Mary's Island, The Gambia.
Banjul stretches along the mouth of the Gambia River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean, forming a strategic port location at sea level.
The British established the settlement in 1816 as Bathurst, naming it after Colonial Secretary Lord Bathurst, until its renaming to Banjul in 1973.
The National Museum of The Gambia displays collections of historical artifacts, traditional masks, and documents that tell the story of Gambian heritage.
The dry season between November and February offers temperatures around 25°C, making it the most suitable period for exploring the capital.
The city's port maintains ferry connections to Barra, creating a vital transport link for accessing northern Senegal through international road networks.
Location: Greater Banjul Area
Inception: 1816
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: https://banjulcity.gm
GPS coordinates: 13.45535,-16.57565
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:34
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