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OverviewThe island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled... more
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AArrrggghhh
by benpickard03
I agree with Mel-Bel to a certain degree. The island is of enormous historical significance and the foor there is fantastic, but the hawkers...more
Neat History lesson
by Mel-Bel
I visited Goree Island with a group on a mission trip to Dakar. The boat ride over was gorgeous, as were the views from the island. We...more
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  • Island of Gorée

    The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar... more

    UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Nearby CitiesMbour (39.6 miles) | Banjul (100.0 miles) | Serrekunda (100.0 miles) | Kaolack (100.0 miles)
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