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Bookmark & shareDon't overlook the Gambia - it's small but full of delights.
Gambia is a sliver in the side of Africa, one of its tiniest countries, but its attractions are just as bright as any in the region. The capital city, Banjul, is a uniquely African experience, with good-humoured locals and a streetside culture that chases away the holiday daze of glitzier cities.
For an even more 'traditional' outlook, a quick trip upriver brings you into the Gambian heartland, where the colourful buzz of weekly markets vies for your attention with boat trips through mangrove creeks and bike jaunts to mud-hut villages.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of The Gambia
Population
1,688,359
Currency
Name: Dalasi
Code: GMD
Symbol: D
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +0
Country Dialing Code
+220
Weights & Measures
Metric
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