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Georgetown Destination Guide
Explore Georgetown in Gambia
Georgetown in the region of Central River with its 3,584 inhabitants is a place in Gambia - some 122 mi or ( 196 km ) East of Banjul , the country's capital city .
Time in Georgetown is now 09:04 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Banjul " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tambacounda, Saint-Louis, Kolda, Dakar, and Gabú. Since you are here already, consider visiting Tambacounda . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Georgetown ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
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 ..
Bansang Hospital Appeal - Hospital of Hope documentary
This is the story of how a florist from Northamptonshire, England, decided to do something about the poverty she saw whilst on holiday in The Gambia in 1992. Twenty years later, her determination - al ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 0 km away
Fulladu West
Fulladu West is one of the ten districts of the Central River Division of the Gambia.
Located at 13.50 -14.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Kunkilling Forest Park
Kunkilling Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 142 hectares.
Located at 13.52 -14.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Madina Demba Forest Park
Madina Demba Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 2373 hectares.
Located at 13.47 -14.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Bansang
Bansang is a town in the Central River Division of the Gambia, with a population of 6,966 (2003). Although the official government center of the Division is located in Janjanbureh downstream, Bansang has better access to the more affluent coastal region of the country, and is sometimes considered the unofficial "upcountry" economic capital. The town is a market for peanuts, rice and fish. Bansang is the location for the only government hospital in the interior regions of the country.
Located at 13.43 -14.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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