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Gunjur is an important city in the West African country of Gambia, located on the north bank of the River Gambia and is the main administrative and commercial center of the Lower River Region. The city is about 150 kilometers from the capital city of Banjul and is an important hub connecting the inland and coastal regions of The Gambia.
Gunjur is located in the alluvial plains along the River Gambia and is surrounded by a predominantly agricultural landscape, producing crops such as peanuts and rice. The city has a population of about 20,000, with a predominantly Mandingo, Wolof and other ethnic groups, a strong Islamic culture, and a mix of traditional villages and modern buildings.
As a regional trading hub, Gunjur hosts a lively weekly open-air market that attracts neighboring villagers to trade agricultural products and handicrafts. The city is connected to the south coast by ferry, and the main road connects it to the Senegalese border, making it an important node on The Gambia's cross-border trade routes.
Gunjur retains remnants of colonial architecture, and the nearby Stone Circle site is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Each year, after the rainy season, the banks of the River Gambia become a bird-watching destination, attracting nature lovers to observe flocks of migratory birds.
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