Fun facts about Banjul
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Banjul was officially declared the capital of the Protectorate of the Gambia in 1889.
Banjul
Gambia
Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital city of The Gambia. The city of Banjul is located on St Mary's Island, which is in the Gambia River where it enters the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “History” section
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The town was named Bathurst after the 3rd Earl Bathurst, Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
Banjul
Gambia
Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital city of The Gambia. The city of Banjul is located on St Mary's Island, which is in the Gambia River where it enters the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “History” section
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Banjul features a tropical wet and dry climate with a lengthy dry season from November to May.
Banjul
Gambia
Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital city of The Gambia. The city of Banjul is located on St Mary's Island, which is in the Gambia River where it enters the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Climate” section
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Peanut processing is the principal industry in Banjul, along with beeswax and palm oil.
Banjul
Gambia
Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital city of The Gambia. The city of Banjul is located on St Mary's Island, which is in the Gambia River where it enters the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Economy” section
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The King Fahad Mosque is the largest mosque in Banjul.
Banjul
Gambia
Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital city of The Gambia. The city of Banjul is located on St Mary's Island, which is in the Gambia River where it enters the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: Hannu Sääskilahti · CC BY-SA 4.0