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Banjul

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Banjul is the capital city of The Gambia, on St Mary's Island where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly known as Bathurst until 1973, it serves as the country's economic and administrative centre. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Population
26,461 1
Area (sq km)
12 1
Founding Year
1816 1
Population Estimate Year
2024 1
Elevation (m)
2 1
Latitude
13.45417 degrees north 1
Longitude
16.57528 degrees west 1
Connections

Associated With

Gambia, Countries
Source Banjul (Wikipedia)

Capital Of

Gambia, Countries
Source Banjul (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Banjul (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Lead section
    Banjul is the capital city of The Gambia
  • Infobox, Population figure
    26,461
  • Infobox, Population year
    Population (2024)
  • Infobox, Area
    12 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
  • Infobox, Elevation
    2 m (6.6 ft)
  • Infobox, coordinates (latitude)
    13.45417°N 16.57528°W
  • Infobox, coordinates (longitude)
    13.45417°N 16.57528°W
  • Infobox, Founded
    1816
  • Associated With: Gambia, Infobox, Country
    The Gambia
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