Guide to Gambia
Must See Gambia
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At a glance
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. Its capital city, Banjul, is a uniquely African experience, with a streetside culture that chases away the holiday daze of glitzier cities.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Republic of The Gambia
- Capital city:
- Banjul
- Area:
- 11,300 sq km / 4,363 sq miles
- Population:
- 1,400,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- English (official)
Wolof (other)
Fulah (other)
Mandingo (other)
- Religion:
- Muslim (90%), Christian (9%), indigenous beliefs (1%)
- Currency:
- Dalasi
- Electricity:
- 230V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
