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Banjul

Banjul is the capital city of the Gambia. The city is located on an island where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The city is home to several colonial buildings among which the most remarkable is the National Museum, showcasing the Gambian culture and history. The lively Albert Market features colorful textiles and local produce. The main entrance of the city is marked by the colossal, columned Arch 22 gateway. Banjul is also a gateway for trips to Abuko Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to red colobus monkeys, Nile crocodiles, and more than 200 bird species.

Serekunda

Serekunda is a sprawling city in the Gambia. In the city, the immense Serekunda Market sells textiles and local produce. There are plenty of things to see and do here. The Kachikally Crocodile Pool in Serekunda offers close encounters with crocodiles. The city is a gateway to the Tanji Bird Reserve, which is located south along the coast. This bird reserve is a haven for turtles. Wildlife lovers can visit the Abuko Nature Reserve, a protected area housing multicolored butterflies, crested porcupines, and parrots. In the east of town, the lagoons and mangroves of Tanbi Wetlands National Park attract boating and fishing enthusiasts.

Bakau

Bakau is a town located on the Atlantic coast of Gambia. The town is at the west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. Bakau is famous for its botanical gardens, for the beaches at Cape Point, and its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally. The town is the first major suburb outside Banjul and is also the most developed town in the country.