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'''Banjul''' (formerly Bathurst), officially the "City of Banjul", is the capital of The Gambia, and located within the division of the same name. The population of the city proper is only 34,828, with the Greater Banjul Area, which includes the City of Banjul and the Kanifing Municipal Council, at a population of 357,238 (2003 census). It is located on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island) where the Gambia River enters the [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]]. The island is connected to the mainland by passenger and vehicle ferries to the north and bridges to the south. | '''Banjul''' (formerly Bathurst), officially the "City of Banjul", is the capital of The Gambia, and located within the division of the same name. The population of the city proper is only 34,828, with the Greater Banjul Area, which includes the City of Banjul and the Kanifing Municipal Council, at a population of 357,238 (2003 census). It is located on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island) where the Gambia River enters the [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]]. The island is connected to the mainland by passenger and vehicle ferries to the north and bridges to the south. | ||
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc. | Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc. | ||
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+ | ==Weather== | ||
+ | Banjul has a hot climate all year round due to the Sahara Desert. The coldest month is August and the hottest is March. | ||
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:41, 16 August 2018
Banjul Port of Entry
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Banjul (formerly Bathurst), officially the "City of Banjul", is the capital of The Gambia, and located within the division of the same name. The population of the city proper is only 34,828, with the Greater Banjul Area, which includes the City of Banjul and the Kanifing Municipal Council, at a population of 357,238 (2003 census). It is located on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island) where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. The island is connected to the mainland by passenger and vehicle ferries to the north and bridges to the south.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Banjul has a hot climate all year round due to the Sahara Desert. The coldest month is August and the hottest is March.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.
For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.
- [[Island1]]
- [[Island2]]
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
If there is no port of entry in the island omit this section.
If there is a port of entry submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Also in this case add Yes to the portofentry= item of the Infobox above.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Submit Marina details.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Banjul at the Wikipedia
References
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
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