The Gambia is a very small and narrow country with the border based on the Gambia River. The country is less than 48km wide at its greatest width and by far the smallest country on the continent of Africa. The Gambia is bordered on 3 sides by Senegal.
Location: West Africa – The smallest country on mainland Africa
Capital: Banjul
Land Area: 11,295 Sq.km (4361 Sq. Miles)
Population: 1.5 million
Climate: Pleasant sub-tropical climate with two distinct seasons
Timezone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Currency: Dalasi (GMD) Pronounced (DA-LA-SI)
Religion: Islam about 85% of the population Christianity and African Traditional Religions (ATR) 15%
Official Language: English
Local Languages: Mandinka, Wollof, Fula, Jola, Sarahule, Serere, Manjango, Creole (Aku or pigeon English, broken English). French is taught in some secondary and high schools and some of the staff in hotels, restaurants and excursion agencies speak other European languages such as German, Italian, Dutch, French and the Scandinavian languages.
