Banjul: The Tiny Capital Island!

Imagine a special island right where a big river flows into the giant ocean! That's Banjul, the capital city of a country called The Gambia. It's like a little secret hideaway on St Mary's Island. Bridges connect it to the land, like a long arm reaching out. Sometimes, big boats called ferries help people travel across the water, like a floating bus!

Even though Banjul is on an island, lots of people call it home! About 26,000 people live right in the city, which is like filling up a big school playground with friends. But if you count the whole area around Banjul, it's more like 400,000 people – that's a lot of people, almost like everyone in a small city! They all live and work on this special island.

Did you know Banjul used to have a different name? For a long, long time, until 1973, people called it Bathurst! It's like a nickname it had for many years. Now it's known as Banjul, and it's a super important place for The Gambia. It's where big decisions are made and where people come together.

Banjul is famous for being the capital city, which means it's the heart of The Gambia. It's where the government works and important things happen. It's also where the big Gambia River says hello to the Atlantic Ocean. This special spot makes it a unique place to visit and learn about!