Banjul Muslim Cemetery

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The beach section with the Muslim and Christian cemetery

The Muslim cemetery of Banjul in the capital Banjul of the West African state of Gambia is the central cemetery for Muslims in the city. It is the largest Muslim cemetery and at the same time the largest cemetery in the country.

location

The cemetery is located north of the Banjul-Serekunda Highway just before the city, on the side facing the Atlantic Ocean . The Christian cemetery is located directly to the east .

Coastal erosion is the Gambia's biggest environmental problem. 60 percent of the cemetery had been damaged by the floods by 2001.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b Coastal Erosion in The Country The Independent, December 7, 2001
  2. ^ Soil Erosion Is the Biggest Environmental Problem, Says Environmentalist The Independent, November 20, 2000
  3. ^ Danger Looms Ahead The Point, February 12, 2001

Coordinates: 13 ° 27 '46.4 "  N , 16 ° 35' 15.9"  W.