goree island history

Île de Gorée is one of the 19 communes d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. It is an 18.2-hectare island located two kilometres at sea from the main harbour of Dakar, famous as a destination for people interested in the Atlantic slave trade.
  • Country: Senegal
  • Region: Dakar Region
  • Department: Dakar Department
  • Official name: Island of Gorée
  • Criteria: Cultural: (vi)
  • Reference: 26
  • Inscription: 1978 (2nd Session)

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