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Introducing Banjul


It is believed that the region around Banjul was inhabited for about 1000 years even before its discovery by the Portuguese in the 15th century. It is documented that the British began to settle there at the beginning of the 19th century to stop the slave trade and control the region. Banjul, sustaining the country's economy with peanut and palm oil trade, is a port town on the Atlantic coast where you may spend enjoyable time.

Banjul is known for:


History and Art Swimming Culinary Seaside

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
Serekunda (11 km)
Kaolack (95 km)
Ziguinchor (102 km)
CURRENCY
GMD

COUNTRY CODE
+220-42

ELECTRIC POWER
G

TIME ZONE
GMT 0

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
€1,14

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
€13

Banjul airport information

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

The distance between the airport and city center is approximately 30 kilometers. You can go to the city center from the airport using shuttles and mini busses arranged by hotels.

Average time from airport: -

Distance from airport: 30 km

TAXI:

You can go to the city center from Banjul International Airport by taxis as well. It may take around 50 minutes to travel to Banjul city center from the airport.

Average taxi price: -

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