Welcome to The GambiaA rich and varied history and a wide range of landscapes. The Gambia is only 6 hours from the UK, there is no time difference and you are pretty much guaranteed sunshine!
Although The Gambia is one of the smallest countries in Africa it is now becoming a popular tourist destination. There has been massive investment over the past few years resulting in a wide range of hotels, restaurants and facilities.
The people of The Gambia are friendly and hospitable, with life taken at a relaxed pace. As a former British colony, English is widely spoken with various tribal languages used by the Gambians to converse between themselves.
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Here are some interesting facts for you...
Official Name - Republic of The Gambia
Capital City - Banjul
Language – English
Religion – Islam
Currency - Dalasi
Time difference from GMT +0
Electricity & Voltage - 230V 50Hz
Weights & Measures - Metric
Country Dialling Code (+220)
Population - 1,688,359
Weather in The Gambia
The Gambia enjoys virtually uninterrupted sunshine and high daytime temperatures with almost no rainfall from November to June.
On the coast, The Gambia experiences only small fluctuations in temperature from winter to summer however from July to October the humidity level is high as the tropical sun will be punctuated by short but spectacular showers.
Although the months of heaviest rainfall are August and September, we have found that most rain occurs at night. Between January and April evenings and early mornings can be cooler than people expect.
The Gambia Passport & Visa Information
A full British 10 year passport is required for entry into The Gambia, valid for at least 3 months after your date of arrival back in the UK.
If you need to apply for a passport, do so at least 12 weeks before departure.
British passport holder do not require a visa to enter The Gambia.
For other nationalities please call our office for details or contact the Gambian High Commission - The telephone number in London is 0207 937 6316.
Important: The information that we display is for guidance only, we recommend that all travellers visit the official British Government website for international travel advice by clicking here
Important: The information that we display is for guidance only, we recommend that all travellers visit the official British Government website for international travel advice by clicking
here
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