Banjul

Banjul
Arch 22 Gambia National Center for Arts and Culture Banjul Central Mosque Gambian National Museum Entrance roundabout Independence Square (Banjul)
Coordinates: 13°28′N 16°36′W / 13.467°N 16.600°W / 13.467; -16.600
Country	Gambia
District	Banjul
Founded	1816
Population  (2013)
• City	31,301
• Metro	413,397
Time zone	UTC+0 (GMT)

Banjul (formerly Bathurst) is the capital city of the Gambia. About 31,000 people live in the city. But the total urban area is many times larger with 413,397 people. The city is on St Mary's Island (or Banjul Island) where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. The island is connected to the rest of Gambia by ferries to the north and bridges to the south. Banjul is the main urban area of The Gambia. It is the country's economic and administrative center.

Peanut processing is the main industry of the country. bee's wax, palm wood, palm oil, and animal skins are also transported from its port.

Things to see in the city include the Gambian National Museum, the Albert Market, Banjul State House, Banjul Court House, two cathedrals and several major mosques. The city is served by the Banjul International Airport.