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About Your Tour of Gambia

One of the smallest countries in Africa, The Gambia, is a mostly flat, narrow strip of land on either side following the course of the majestic River Gambia from which it takes its name. The Gambia has much to offer all year round including unsophisticated charm, miles of deserted palm-lined beaches, tropical gardens, nature reserves, quality hotels, craft markets, interesting excursions and the friendliest people on Earth. Although tourism in The Gambia started during the mid 1960s and has been developing ever since ,The Gambia is still many years behind most tourism destinations. This is a positive for those seeking relaxation in an unspoilt destination where the hospitality is second to none.

Gambia Facts

Full country name: Republic of The Gambia

Area: 11,300 sq km (4400 sq mi)

Population: 1.64 million

Capital city: Banjul (pop 50,000)

People: Mandinka (42%), Fula (18%), Wolof (16%), Jola (10%), Serahuli (9%), other African (4%), non-Gambian (1%)

Language: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous languages

Religion: Muslim (90%), Christian (9%), indigenous beliefs (1%)

Government: Republic under multiparty democratic rule

President: Yahya AJJ Jammeh

Visas: Citizens of the member countries of ECOWAS, all Commonwealth countries, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden do not need a visa/entry permit for a maximum of 28 days. Otherwise, there is a visa fee (American citizens are exempt) plus a processing fee for all other applicants

Electricity: 220V, 50Hz

Weights & measures: Metric

Map of Gambia