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Fas Destination Guide
Delve into Fas in Gambia
Fas in the region of Central River is a city in Gambia - some 117 mi or ( 188 km ) East of Banjul , the country's capital .
Current time in Fas is now 06:59 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Banjul " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Ziguinchor, Tambacounda, Saint-Louis, Kolda, and Dakar. While being here, make sure to check out Ziguinchor . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Fas ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
7.000 km bis Jahaly 9/9 -- with English subtitles --
Ein Videotagebuch über den Hilfskonvoi 2009 von Deutschland nach Gambia. Teil 9 von 9: Buschhotel bis Buschklinik Jahaly/Gambia. Der Hilfskonvoi mit 8 Autos und 19 Fahrern startete am 27.2.2009 in Hat ..
7.000 km bis Jahaly 8/9 -- with English subtitles --
Ein Videotagebuch über den Hilfskonvoi 2009 von Deutschland nach Gambia. Teil 8 von 9: St.Louis/Senegal bis Buschhotel/Gambia. Der Hilfskonvoi mit 8 Autos und 19 Fahrern startete am 27.2.2009 in Hatti ..
The Gambia Georgetown Mandinka Dance / Tanz
Frauen im Hotel Janjangbureh Camp in Georgetown / Gambia begruessen Gäste mit traditonellen Tänzen und Liedern in ihrer Sprache (Mandinka) am Lagerfeuer. -- Village women are greeting the guests with ..
The Voyage of Storm Petrel - Sailing in The Gambia
A lone woman sailor voyaged from Great Britain to Africa, Senegal and up the River Gambia, returning via the Atlantic islands and the French inland waterways. Saxophone and midi programming girl in a ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kuntaur
Kuntaur is a town located in the Central River Division of the Gambia.
Located at 13.67 -14.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Niani District
Niani District is one of the ten districts of the Central River Division of the Gambia.
Located at 13.67 -14.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
MacCarthy Island
MacCarthy Island, also known as Lemain Island or Janjanbureh Island, is an island located approximately 170 miles (272 km) upriver from the mouth of the Gambia River, in eastern Gambia, in the Central River Division. The town of Janjanbureh on the island is the second largest in the country, though it still appears on many maps by its European name of Georgetown. In addition to being a destination for some wildlife tourists, it is also the home of Gambia's largest prison.
Located at 13.53 -14.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
River Gambia National Park
River Gambia National Park is a national park in the Gambia.
Located at 13.64 -14.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Central River Division
Central River is the largest of the five administrative divisions of the Gambia. Its capital is Janjanbureh (formerly Georgetown), on MacCarthy Island. The largest settlement is Bansang, with an estimated population in 2008 of 8,381. Until 1995 the division was known as MacCarthy Island Division, which had been established as one of five administrative areas of Gambia Protectorate in the early 20th century. It is located on both sides of Gambia River, and its total population in 2003 was 185,703
Located at 13.57 -14.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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