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Bankassouk Destination Guide
Touring Bankassouk in Senegal
Bankassouk in the region of Ziguinchor is a city located in Senegal - some 146 mi or ( 235 km ) South of Dakar , the country's capital city .
Time in Bankassouk is now 01:06 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Dakar " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Ziguinchor, Sidiounfour, Saint-Louis, Mlomp, and Mantat. Being here already, consider visiting Ziguinchor . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Bankassouk ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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le cop des supportrices (08/2010)
Ambiance OM ou Manchester, le charme en plus. ..
Soccer game Senegal (EN)
A soccer game in Senegal ..
hotel le cap ocean Cap Skirring
résidence hoteliere sur mer ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Itou
Itou is a settled point on the north bank of the Casamance River mouth in southern Senegal. As the first place on the Casamance at which the flag of colonial France was raised in 1828, it became instrumental in the growth of the slave trade and other commerce on that river system.
Located at 12.62 -16.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Diogue
Diogue is both an island and a village in the rural community of Kafountine, Diouloulou, Bignona, Ziguinchor, Casamance. In 2003, there were 563 people and 78 households in Diogue.
Located at 12.57 -16.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Casamance River
The Casamance River flows westward for the most part into the Atlantic Ocean along a path about 200 miles (320 km) in length. However, only 80 miles (130 km) of it are navigable. The Casamance is the principal river of the Kolda, Sédhiou, and Ziguinchor Regions in the southern portion of Senegal between the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. The three regions are also collectively known as Casamance after the river. There is a ferry at Ziguinchor in Senegal, one of the most important towns on the river.
Located at 12.56 -16.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Carabane
Carabane, also known as Karabane, is an island and a village located in the extreme south-west of Senegal, in the mouth of the Casamance River. This relatively recent geological formation consists of a shoal and alluvium to which soil is added by accumulation in the branches and roots of the mangrove trees which cover most of the island. Along with the rest of Ziguinchor Region, Carabane has a tropical climate, cycling between a dry season and a wet season.
Located at 12.54 -16.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Mlomp
Mlomp is a rural community and village in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal in the Casamance, situated approximately 40 km south-west of Ziguinchor. As of 2000 it had a population of 7,628, rising to around 8,500 in 2006. Most inhabitants are of Diola ethnicity and speaking the Diola language, and many also speak the Ouolof language and French.
Located at 12.83 -16.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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Information of geographic nature is based on public data provided by geonames.org, CIA world facts book, Unesco, DBpedia and wikipedia. Weather is based on NOAA GFS.