The Gambia- Smileing Faces

The Gambia is a peaceful country with many smiling faces. The population is 90%
Muslim and 10% Christian and other religions. The different ethnic and religious
groups live alongside each other in harmony and celebrate each other’s holidays and
festivals and even inter-marry freely.


The Gambia is a developing country with a good track record of economic growth in
recent years. The main sources of revenue for Gambia is groundnuts (peanuts), and
fishing and agriculture still provide a living for most Gambians. For the past ten years
tourism has been the fastest growing sector in the economy, providing more than
30% of the GDP. 


You as our guest are highly valued and it is our business to make
your stay a pleasurable one. We are always interested in your opinions to help us build and improve our service. We hope you will find this guide helpful and we most sincerely wish

you a very pleasant stay in the Gambia!
Country code +220
Useful Contacts
If you have any problems or complaints, you can contact one of the following:
• Gambia Tourist Authority Head Office, Kotu Tel: 4462491
• GTA Quality Control Office Senegambia Tel: 4463678
• Tourism Security Unit Head Office Senegambia Tel:4463676
• Tourism and Travel Association Head Office Tel: 4462601/2
www.ttag.gm—info@ttaggambia.com




Contact details and Reservations:
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!
info@luigiscomplex.com
www.luigis.gm/
Tel +220 4460280

Gambia Culture

We have compiled this weblog to create a better understanding of your holiday
destination, to give an insight into its rich history and culture and to let you know
what is acceptable in Gambian society and what is not. 


Please spare a few minutes to read on – especially if this is your first visit. You will find important information along with some interesting stories based on facts and history, and some which stem from legend and personal beliefs … peoples opinions may differ.


Most importantly please remember although the official language in The Gambia
is English this does not mean everyone speaks it fluently. As you read on you will
learn there are several different tribes, each with their own language. Many children
have very little schooling and even less interaction with visitors please be patient
with the local people as they won’t all have a good understanding. Speak slowly if
someone is having difficulty understanding you. Many people
have a habit of saying “YES” when they don’t understand – this is a way of
avoiding embarrassment in their culture.

Contact details and Reservations:
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!
info@luigiscomplex.com
www.luigis.gm/
Tel +220 4460280