Quick Read. Banjul is The Gambia’s capital at the mouth of the Gambia River, but much urban population and commercial activity extends into the wider Greater Banjul Area.

One-sentence answer: Banjul works as a small-state political and port node whose real urban system depends on river crossings, surrounding municipalities, tourism and external supply chains.

Administrative capital and functional metro therefore differ. Return to How The Gambia Works, How Port Capitals Work and How Small-State Capitals Work.