Barra

Barra, a petty Mandingo kingdom of Western Africa, near the mouth of the Gambia, with an estimated pop. of 200,000, the men being remarkable for their fine proportions. The surface, which is fertile, but rather marshy, is well cultivated. The 'kingdom' which lies north of the river is part of the British colony of Gambia (q.v.). In Barra is the port of Albreda, from which considerable trade is carried on. The chief town is Barrinding, where the so-called king resides.