Juffureh, also spelled Juffure, is a town located in the North Bank Division of The Gambia. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers inland from the coast, on the north bank of the Gambia River. The village forms a twin settlement with its immediate neighbor, Albreda, and the two communities are connected by a short path….
Albreda is a historic village located in the North Bank Division of The Gambia. It is situated on the north bank of the Gambia River, approximately 30 kilometers inland from the coast. With a small permanent population, Albreda is known for its role as a French colonial trading post and its long-standing rivalry with the…
Kunta Kinteh Island, formerly known as James Island, is a small island located in the Gambia River, approximately 30 kilometers from the river’s mouth. The island is not a town but a major historical and archaeological site. It is famous for the ruins of a British colonial fort that was a key site in the…
Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital of The Gambia. The city is located on St Mary’s Island (also known as Banjul Island), where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The former name of the city was Bathurst. With a population of approximately 31,000 residents in the city proper, Banjul is one…