Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal.
In the 10th century, Muslim merchants established some of The Gambia’s earliest large settlements as trans-Saharan trade hubs. These settlements event ...
Longitude: -16.5667
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Gambia:
6,569.777 km
Terrain:
Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills.
Natural Resources:
Fish, clay, silica sand, titanium (rutile and ilmenite), tin, zircon.
Industries:
Peanuts, fish, hides, tourism, beverages, agricultural machinery assembly, woodworking, metalworking, clothing.
Population: 2,523,327
Settlements are found scattered along the Gambia River; the largest communities, including the capital of Banjul, and the country's largest city, Serekunda, are found at the mouth of the Gambia River along the Atlantic coast.
Area: 10,689 km2
slightly less than twice the size of Delaware
Almost an enclave of Senegal; smallest country on the African mainland.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| GMD | dalasi | D |
Capital City: Banjul
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:42 pm (GMT)
Visiting Gambia
You're in for a treat! Gambia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from rivers to coastlines
- Vibrant music and dance culture
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- 2.8MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Gambian cuisine features rice, fish, and vegetables.
- Popular dishes include domoda and benachin.
- Fresh tropical fruits and peanut sauce are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the River Gambia National Park
- Explore the capital, Banjul
- Relax on the beaches of Kololi
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