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            GAMBIA
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Gambia, the smallest country
in Africa, pokes like a
crooked finger into Senegal.
The country is divided along
its entire length by the River
Gambia. Most Gambians grow
enough millet and sorghum to
feed themselves. Groundnuts
are the main crop and the only
export of any significance.
The river provides a thriving
local fishing industry, and
the white sandy beaches on the
coast are popular with foreign
tourists.

Area (Sq. Km.): 11,295

Population: 820,000

Capital: Banjul

Language:
English

Religion:
Moslem 90%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Dalasi

Embassy:
57 Kensington Court,
London,
W8 5DG
0171-937-6316

The Gambia is a long narrow
country and all the
interesting bits for a
traveller wind along the
Gambia River which flows into
the sea from up country at
Sutokoba.

Banjul, the capital and main
airport of the country lies on
the coast (this was originally
called Bathurst in the good
old days). Banjul is a lively
and colourful place and its
teeming streets are alive with
people and traders.

Beaches:
The Atlantic Coast to the
south of Banjul boasts some of
the finest beaches in Africa,
with no less than 15 hotels in
the area.

Air:
The national airline is Gambia
Airways and there are regular
charter and scheduled flights
from the UK.

Approximate flight time from
London is only 5 hours.

The tourist season runs from
November through to May.

Time: GMT

Electricity: 220v

Currency:
Gambian Dalasi = 100 Bututs

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Foreign Office Advice:

Banjul is calm but the
political situation in the
Gambia remains uncertain and
could deteriorate quickly.
Those without compelling
reasons to travel should
consider postponing their
visits.

Those with essential business
in the Gambia should register
their presence with the
British High Commission (Tel:
495133, 495134, 495578).

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129