Gambia (Gambia)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of 13.5 and longitude of -15.5.

Gambia also goes by the names, An Ghaimbia, Gaambi, Gam-bi-a, Gam-bi-a (Gambia), Gambi, Gambia, Gambia - The Gambia, Gambie, Gambija, Gambio, Gambiya, Gambiyaen, Gambiyän, Gambië, Gambja, Gambía, Ganbia, Gàmbia, Gámbia, Gâmbia, Găm-bi-a, Găm-bi

The prodominant languages spoken are bm (Bambara) en-GM (English) wo (Wolof) and its currency is the Dalasi (GMD),

Gambia currently has a population of 1593300 (estimate).

Gambia's neighbouring countries are, Senegal, .

Regions within Gambia

Largest Cities within Gambia

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Gambia, The

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:00 GMT

Travel Summary

You should not travel by road from The Gambia to the Casamance region in southern Senegal. It remains affected by incidents involving presumed separatist groups and by incidents of banditry. See Safety and Security - Local Travel and the Travel Advice for Senegal.

Most visits to The Gambia are trouble-free. 39 British nationals required consular assistance in The Gambia in the period 01 April 2010 â 31 March 2011. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.

There has been a recent increase in inflammatory homophobic rhetoric across the country. See Local laws and Customs. We continue to monitor the situation closely.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

You should take out comprehensive medical and travel insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.