Gambia
History
The river valley lay within the sphere of the Mali empire.
Portuguese navigators entered the Gambia River.
James Island and the river were used in the Atlantic slave trade.
Independence came on 18 February.
Yahya Jammeh ruled after a coup, leaving following the 2016 election.
Part ofAfricaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionWest Africa
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Kunta Kinteh Island: A river island central to the slave trade, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Gambia River: Boat routes upriver through mangrove and gallery forest.
- Abuko Nature Reserve: A small reserve near Banjul with monkeys and over 250 bird species.
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BanjulPlanning questions
What is Gambia known for?Kunta Kinteh Island, Gambia River, Abuko Nature Reserve.
What is the capital?Banjul.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?18 February.
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