Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Banjul shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Banjul offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Banjul at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Banjul? Wrong! If the Banjul is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Banjul then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Banjul? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Banjul and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Banjul wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Banjul then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Banjul site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Banjul, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Banjul, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
Banjul (formerly
Bathurst) is the
capital of The Gambia. The population of the city proper is only 34,828 but the total urban area is many times larger with a population of 523,589 (2003 census). It is located on St Mary's Island (or
Banjul Island) where the Gambia River enters the
Atlantic Ocean. The island is connected to the mainland by passenger and vehicle ferries to the north and bridges to the south. Banjul is located at 13°28' North, 16°36' West (13.4667, -16.60).
History
In 1816, the British founded
Banjul as a trading post and base for suppressing the slavery trade. It was first named
Bathurst after Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst, the secretary of the British Colonial Office, but was changed to Banjul in 1973.
On July 22, 1994, Banjul was the scene of a bloodless military
coup d'etat in which President
Dawda Jawara was overthrown and replaced by the country's current (and twice reelected) President Yahya Jammeh. To commemorate this event, Arch 22 was built as an entrance portal to the capital. The gate is 35 meters tall and the centre of an open square. It houses a textile museum.
Attractions in the city include the Gambian National Museum, the Albert Market,
Banjul State House,
Banjul Court House, two
cathedrals and several major mosques.
Economy
Banjul is the main urban area of The Gambia and holds the country's economic and administrative center including the
Central Bank of The Gambia. As the fourth most densely populated country in Africa, The Gambia has more than one urban area. Peanut processing is the country's principal industry, but Beeswax, Arecaceae,
palm oil, and skins and hides are also shipped from its port.
Transport
Ferries sail from Banjul to Barra, Gambia. The city is served by the
Banjul International Airport. Banjul is on the Trans-West African Coastal Highway connecting it to Dakar and Bissau (
Guinea-Bissau), and will eventually provide a paved highway link to 11 other nations of
ECOWAS.
Districts
Banjul is divided into 2 districts:
Twinned cities
Banjul is
Town twinning with
Grimsby in the
United Kingdom and
Newark, New Jersey in the United States. It is the destination of the
Plymouth-Banjul Challenge, a charity road rally.
See also
External links
- Banjul Hotels, Travel Guide & Photos
- WOW-Gambia News and Information
- Gambia Site with history of Banjul
- Gambia News
Banjul (formerly
Bathurst) is the
capital of The Gambia. The population of the city proper is only 34,828 but the total urban area is many times larger with a population of 523,589 (2003 census). It is located on St Mary's Island (or
Banjul Island) where the Gambia River enters the
Atlantic Ocean. The island is connected to the mainland by passenger and vehicle ferries to the north and bridges to the south. Banjul is located at 13°28' North, 16°36' West (13.4667, -16.60).
History
In 1816, the British founded
Banjul as a trading post and base for suppressing the slavery trade. It was first named
Bathurst after
Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst, the secretary of the British Colonial Office, but was changed to Banjul in
1973.
On July 22,
1994, Banjul was the scene of a bloodless military
coup d'etat in which President Dawda Jawara was overthrown and replaced by the country's current (and twice reelected) President Yahya Jammeh. To commemorate this event, Arch 22 was built as an entrance portal to the capital. The gate is 35 meters tall and the centre of an open square. It houses a
textile museum.
Attractions in the city include the
Gambian National Museum, the
Albert Market,
Banjul State House, Banjul Court House, two
cathedrals and several major mosques.
Economy
Banjul is the main urban area of The Gambia and holds the country's economic and administrative center including the Central Bank of The Gambia. As the fourth most densely populated country in Africa, The Gambia has more than one urban area. Peanut processing is the country's principal industry, but
Beeswax,
Arecaceae,
palm oil, and skins and hides are also shipped from its port.
Transport
Ferries sail from Banjul to Barra, Gambia. The city is served by the
Banjul International Airport. Banjul is on the
Trans-West African Coastal Highway connecting it to Dakar and Bissau (
Guinea-Bissau), and will eventually provide a paved highway link to 11 other nations of
ECOWAS.
Districts
Banjul is divided into 2
districts:
Twinned cities
Banjul is Town twinning with
Grimsby in the United Kingdom and Newark, New Jersey in the United States. It is the destination of the Plymouth-Banjul Challenge, a charity road rally.
See also
External links
- Banjul Hotels, Travel Guide & Photos
- WOW-Gambia News and Information
- Gambia Site with history of Banjul
- Gambia News
BANJUL.info
Gambia is situated on the West Coast of Africa and has Senegal as its neighbour in the North, South and East. The Atlantic flanks it in on the West.
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