Republic of The Gambia
Local Time
UTC
Capital City
Banjul (pop. 35 000, with suburbs 500 000)
Other Cities
Serrekunda (pop. 200 000), Basse Santa Su, Georgetown (Jangjang-bureh), Juffureh.
Government
Civilian.Independence: 18 February 1965 (from the UK).
Location
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean surrounded by Senegal.
Area
11 300 sq. km. (4 360 sq. mi.)
Terrain
Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by low hills.
Climate
Tropical; hot rainy season (June to Nov.); cooler, dry season (Nov. to May).
Population
1.8 million.
Ethnic groups
Mandinka 40%, Fula 18%, Wolof 14%, Jola 10%, Serahule 9%, Serere 8%, Krio/Aku Marabout, Manjago, Bambara.
Non-Gambians 13% of the population.
Religions
Muslim 85%, Christian 4%, animists.
Languages
English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula (Pulaar), Jola, other indigenous languages.Literacy: 38%
Contact details and Reservations:
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Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!
info@luigiscomplex.com
www.luigis.gm/
Tel +220 4460280
I wonder where Gambia is. These info would answer some questions about the place.
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