Capital
Banjul
Population
2.5M
Currency
Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Best Time to Visit
November–May
#43
World Tourism Rank
0.03%
of World Land Area
2
UNESCO Sites
1
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
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Recommended: November–May
Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, a narrow strip of land following the Gambia River and almost entirely surrounded by Senegal.
Kunta Kinteh Island (formerly James Island) in the Gambia River was a key site in the transatlantic slave trade, featured in Alex Haley's novel Roots.
Gambia may be Africa's smallest mainland country, but its birdlife and river culture are world-class.
- A traveler on visiting Gambia
Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland, a slender nation wrapped around the Gambia River and almost entirely enclosed by Senegal. Despite its tiny size, Gambia offers excellent birdwatching with over 560 recorded species, beautiful Atlantic coast beaches, and important historical sites like Kunta Kinteh Island. Known as the 'Smiling Coast of Africa,' Gambia's compact size and friendly people make it an ideal introduction to West Africa.
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