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Senegal Picture by Mark Davies
Travel story: Beautiful goree

Just 3km off the coast of Dakar is a small island that began as a trading post for the portuguese in mid-15th century. It was constantly fought over by the french and english for the next 2 centuries, was home for 6000 at one point, and only dwindled in influence when Dakar became fortified in mid-18th century.

You can go for it's history, or even to visit the ramparts and fort that were reconstructed for the movie "Guns of Navarone", but Goree is best for its tranquil,... More

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