Bijilo Beach
Bijilo Beach is a beach in the West African state of Gambia .
geography
Bijilo Beach is located in the West Coast Region in the Kombo North District . As Bijilo Beach the beach section of the Atlantic Ocean near the town of Bijilo referred. The beach section is north of Brufut Beach and south of Kololi Beach .
In 2001 illegal sand mining was reported, the only legal place for sand mining is at Kartong . The illegal mining of sand promotes coastal erosion . Sand mining has been prohibited on Bijilo Beach since 1996.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Soldiers Seize Three Vehicles for Alleged Sand-Mining The Independent, April 6, 2001
- ^ Geology Unit Expresses Concern Over Illegal Sand-Mining The Independent, May 7, 2001
- ^ Coastal Erosion in The Country The Independent, December 7, 2001
- ^ Chief Geologist Concerned Over Illegal Sand-Mining The Independent, March 15, 2002
Coordinates: 13 ° 25 '14.3 " N , 16 ° 44' 11.5" W.