Banjul

The Gambia's capital is Banjul. It's a harbor city on the island of Saint Mary's. Banjul, once known as Bathurst after the Secretary of State for the British Colonies, is the country's capital. Many visitors pass through Banjul without giving it a second thought for whatever reason. However, the city has a lot to offer, including a bustling harbor, a rich history, colonial architecture, and an urban market.

Enjoy the street hawkers from Senegal and Guinea, as well as the shopkeepers crammed into historic colonial trade houses, all adding to the commercial district's hectic liveliness. Keep an eye out for the native kirinting home, which is built of bamboo and is usually held by the island's impoverished farmers.

The Gambia's Central Bank is located in Banjul, the country's economic and administrative capital. The country's main sector is peanut processing, although the port of Banjul also exports beeswax, palm wood, palm oil, and skins and hides.

• Location: Gambia
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: beeswax, palm wood, palm oil, and skins and hides
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: May-October.