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Country Name

Gambia

Country Code

GM

Country Calling Code

+220

Country Profile

A virtual guide to Gambia, a West African nation bordering the North Atlantic Ocean in west. The sub-tropical country is a narrow strip of land on either side of the Gambia River, just 48 km (29 mi) at its widest point. Within the country, the Gambia River is navigable the entire length, it is Gambia's chief transport artery. The smallest country on mainland Africa occupies an area of 11,295 km˛, it is about the size of one third of Belgium or slightly less than twice the size of Delaware. The former British colony forms an enclave within Senegal with the exception of its coast.

Capital Name

Banjul

Languages

English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula (Pulaar), Jola, other indigenous languages.

Country Currency

Dalasi (GMD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

22.8 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

11,300 sq. km. (4 360 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Abuko Nature Reserve Banjul The Albert Market Old Town Bijilo Forest Park Brufut Beach Janjangbureh Sanyang Village National Museum of Gambia Wassu Stone Circles Kachikally Crocodile Pool Makasutu Culture Forest Bambo Bar on the Gambia River Serrekunda Market Tanji Fish Market

News

Daily Observer Daily news from the region (Banjul). The Daily News Gambian newspaper. Foroyaa Newspaper Private newspaper published twice weekly (Serrekunda). The Point National and regional news from the Gambian newspaper. International Nerws Sources IRIN News: The challenge of building “New Gambia” Gambia related article by the UN news agency. Radio Gambia Radio Stations A List of Gambian radio stations broadcasting on the internet. Radio Free Gambia - RFG Radio Free Gambia on Facebook with general information about The Gambia in English.

Art Culture

Gambian Griot School of Music and Dance Site about the tradition of The Gambia's music, dance and griots (court musicians). Listen All - Dembo Jobarteh Dembo Jobarteh is a griot from Niani Kayai, The Gambia.

Economy Business

Central Bank of The Gambia Official website of the Central Bank of The Gambia. Guaranty Trust Bank Gambia Licensed by the Central Bank of the Gambia to operate full commercial Banking activities. Trust Bank Limited Gambia's local Bank. Department of State for Trade, Industry and Employment (DOSTIE) "To transform The Gambia into a financial center, a tourist paradise, a trading, export-oriented agricultural and manufacturing nation". The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( GCCI ) Official website withz information on the work of the Chamber and about The Gambia. Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zones Agency The national agency charged with the promotion of The Gambia as an ideal investment destination.

Transport

Tourism

Discover Gambia: Banjul, Bakau, Gunjur, Wassu Stone Circles, Fort James Island, Juffureh. Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, and more. The Gambia Tourism Website-The Gambia travel and tourism information by Gambia Tourism Authority. Visit The Gambia Tours-Travel and tourism information about The "Smiling Coast of Africa". Gambia Travel & Tourism-Information on Gambia by Access Gambia

Education

Department of State for Education Provides information on the Gambia's education plans and programms. University of the Gambia Institution of higher education located in Serrekunda. It is the only university in the country. Global Partnership for Education - Gambia The Global Partnership for Education supports 65 developing countries. PAGEANT PAGEANT stands for Projects Aiding Gambian Education And Natural Talent. It was established as a UK Charity in 2002 specifically to support education and related projects in The Gambia.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR GAMBIA TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR GAMBIA VISAS: One completed Gambia visa application One passport type photo Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of flight itinerary

Additional Information

Type: Civilian. Independence: 18 February 1965 (from the UK). Constitution:16 January 1997. Climate: Tropical; hot rainy season (June to Nov.); cooler, dry season (Nov. to May). Natural resources: Fish, titanium, tin, zircon, silica sand. Agriculture products: Peanuts, rice, millet, sorghum, fish, palm kernels, vegetables, livestock, forestry. Industries: Peanut products, construction, telecommunications, brewing; tourism. Exports - commodities: peanut products, fish, cotton lint, palm kernels Imports - commodities: foodstuffs, manufactures, fuel, machinery and transport equipment

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