Jufureh

Jufureh

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Jufureh, Juffureh or Juffure is a town in Gambia, lying 30 kilometers inland on the north bank of the River Gambia in the North Bank Division near James Island. The town is home to a museum and Fort Jillifree.

Jufureh is best known for its appearance in Alex Haley's novel "". A family claiming to be the descendants of Kunta Kinte still resides here.

External links

* [http://www.accessgambia.com/information/jufure-village.html Juffure photos, Information & Roots Story]


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