Bintang- Travel Tips

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Bintang is a riverside settlement in The Gambia, located along the southern bank of the Bintang Bolong, a tributary of the Gambia River, about 90 kilometers from Banjul. Established as a Portuguese trading post in the 15th century, it later became an English trading station in the 17th century. The area is known for its Diola inhabitants, who historically defended it against French attacks during the American Revolutionary War. Traders, including Scottish explorer Mungo Park, visited Bintang for its locally produced beeswax. Today, the village retains a quiet riverside setting with remnants of its colonial trading past.