Fun facts about Serekunda
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Serekunda was founded in the second half of the 19th century by Sayerr Jobe, a Wolof man from Koki.
Serekunda
Gambia
Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.
From the “History” section
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Serekunda is the most populous urban agglomeration in the Gambia.
Serekunda
Gambia
Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.
From the “Geography” section
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The Serekunda Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city.
Serekunda
Gambia
Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.
From the “Religion” section
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Serekunda Market, also called Sandika, is the largest market in the country.
Serekunda
Gambia
Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.
From the “Economy” section
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Gambian wrestling was popularised in Serekunda by Bocar Janneh.
Serekunda
Gambia
Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.
From the “Sport” section
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