Although Gambia is a relatively small country it has a steady
flow of package holiday makers. Although Gambia is surrounded
by French speaking countries, it’s main language is British.
The tourist areas are naturally located along it’s Atlantic
coast and include the towns of Kololi, Fajara, Bakau and Kotu
which all have gorgeous white sandy beaches.
*Travel Insurance for Gambia :
World Wide exc. USA / Canada
Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for The Gambia
The Capital of Gambia is Banjul,
which is a relatively small yet lively place. It draws many tourists
due to it’s excellent nightlife, friendly atmosphere and
bustling markets. If your looking for an altogether more African
experience the city of Serekunde is the real hotbed of activity.
On the northern banks of the River Gambia is the small village
of Juffure,
round 15 miles from Banjul.
The African American author Alex Haley made the village famous
during the 1970’s after the publication of his book Roots,
where he traces his ancestor Kunta Kinte, back to the village
where he was captured and put into slavery in America around
200 years ago.
Facts
Population: 1,593,256
Capital: Banjul
Currency: Dalasi
Weather
/ Climate
The Gambia has a tropical climate. There is a hot rainy season
from June to November and a cooler, dry season between November
and May.
Health
Travel Insurance for
travel to The Gambia
Links
http://www.visitthegambia.gm/
Official tourism website for The Gambia
Disclaimer: While we have tried to ensure this information
is correct we do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.
* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not available in countries for which the FCO advise against travel to.
** The FCO advised against travel to countries marked thus at the time of writing. Travel Insurance is not available in areas where the FCO advise against travel to.
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