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What is the capital city of Gambia?

Bamako
Bangui
Banjul
Bujumbura
Banjul serves as the capital of the country. The city was formerly known as Bathurst. The city proper has a population of around 31,301 living in an area of 12 square km. Banjul was established as a military post by Captain Alexander Grant who served the British army. Following the independence of The Gambia in 1965, Bathurst was promoted to a city status and made the capital of the country. In 1973, the name of the city was changed to Banjul.
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