Fun facts about Bakau
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Legend has it that Bakau grew up around the holy crocodile pool in Kachikally.
Bakau
Gambia
Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia.
From the “History” section
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Tourism is the most important business activity in Bakau providing a lot of employment.
Bakau
Gambia
Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia.
From the “Economy” section
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Bakau is perhaps the most developed settlement in the Gambia, with excellent communication facilities.
Bakau
Gambia
Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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The only national stadium, the multi-purpose Independence Stadium, is located in Bakau.
Bakau
Gambia
Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Amie Bensouda is a notable corporate lawyer from Bakau.
Bakau
Gambia
Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia.
From the “Notable people” section
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