Banjul

Banjul is the capital of The Gambia, situated on St. Mary’s Island at the mouth of the Gambia River. It is the country’s chief port and an administrative center.

Bathurst, The Gambia: Bathurst was the colonial name of Banjul, used from its founding until 1973. The name change from Bathurst to Banjul marked the city’s postcolonial break with British rule.
Gambia River: The Gambia River is a major West African river that runs through The Gambia to the Atlantic Ocean. The river gives Banjul its estuary setting and connects the capital to inland settlements.
Government of The Gambia: The Government of The Gambia is the national executive and administrative system of the country. Banjul hosts major government institutions and the seat of national administration.
Serekunda: Serekunda is The Gambia’s largest urban settlement, located west of Banjul. It is larger and more populous than the capital, though it is not the national seat of government.
British colonization of The Gambia: British rule established a colony along the Gambia River and shaped the territory that became The Gambia. British authorities founded Bathurst on St. Mary’s Island in 1816.
Port of Banjul: The Port of Banjul is The Gambia’s principal seaport, handling international cargo and passenger traffic. Its harbor links the capital and the country to maritime trade.
National Assembly of The Gambia: The National Assembly of The Gambia is the country’s unicameral legislature. The legislature meets in Banjul, placing national lawmaking in the capital.
Brikama: Brikama is a major town in western The Gambia and the administrative center of West Coast Region. It is a regional center rather than the country’s capital.
St. Mary’s Island: St. Mary’s Island is an island at the mouth of the Gambia River that contains Banjul. Its strategic river-mouth location made it suitable for a colonial settlement.
Gambia River estuary: An estuary is the tidal zone where a river meets the sea; the Gambia River estuary opens beside Banjul. Tides and river flow shape the waters around the city and its harbor.

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