Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Gambia
Gambia is the smallest country in Africa that just bordering Senegal. Gambia is only 250 kilometers long and tens of kilometers wide. Gambia is characterized by the Gambia River which runs through the whole country. The capital of Gambia is Banjul. A number of major cities in Gambia: Brikama, Bakau and Farafenni.
Gambia is known for its tropical nature. There are many animal species including many colorful birds. Additionally, the ancient baobab tree is still in Gambia. Gambia has a high cultural level with many different influences in the field of dance and music types. The country has a long history in the field of slavery. Slaves from Gambia were sold worldwide (mainly between 1650 and 1850). Along the Gambia River can still find old slave houses. Furthermore, the country is known for the many fishermen who will catch every night fresh fish and traditional wrestling. About 75% of the population live from livestock and agriculture. At the Gambia you can find beautiful sandy beaches. Gambia is in contrast to many other African countries known as a safe country.
Official Name: Republic of The Gambia
Continent: Africa
Area: 11,295 km²
Capital: Banjul
Population: 1,782,893 inhabitants (2009)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 53 m
Distance (Amsterdam - Banjul): 4,721 km
Flight Duration: 6 hours
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, April, May, November and December are the best months to travel to Gambia. This will avoid the rainy season, the heat and cools off in the pleasant evenings.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Gambia. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Gambia has a subtropical climate. The temperature throughout the year varies between 25 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Gambia, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Gambia, please visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language in Gambia. In addition, there are several spoken dialects and tribal languages.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in The Gambia.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Gambia shorter than 90 days.
You need to exit from Gambia to pay a departure tax of around 20 euros per person.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Senegal (also for Gambia): senegal.nlambassade.org.
Dutch Consulate in Gambia: senegal.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of the Gambia in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulates of the Gambia in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to The Gambia is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Gambia is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Gambia is paid by the Gambian Dalasi (GMD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Gambia can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in The Gambia two hours earlier.
During our winter is the Gambia one hour earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Gambia, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Gambia you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Gambia.
ElectricityIn The Gambia, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Gambia can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 117
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 116
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Gambia available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Gambia visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Gambia end in .gm.
Official website of The Gambia: visitthegambia.gm and gambia.gm.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in The Gambia is 00220 or +220.
Want to call from Gambia to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Gambia.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from The Gambia.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Gambia available at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Gambia? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Gambia, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Gambia?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited the Gambia before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Gambia can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Gambia can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Gambia.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years. forbidden for Muslims.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed
Did you know that…
... Gambia in half is shared by the Gambia River?
... Gambia is flatter than the Netherlands?
... Gambia has no compulsory education?
... About 90% of the population is Muslim?
... Slavery in Gambia was only abolished in 1906?
... Between 1501 and 1856 12 million slaves were transported from Gambia to America?
Gambia is known for its tropical nature. There are many animal species including many colorful birds. Additionally, the ancient baobab tree is still in Gambia. Gambia has a high cultural level with many different influences in the field of dance and music types. The country has a long history in the field of slavery. Slaves from Gambia were sold worldwide (mainly between 1650 and 1850). Along the Gambia River can still find old slave houses. Furthermore, the country is known for the many fishermen who will catch every night fresh fish and traditional wrestling. About 75% of the population live from livestock and agriculture. At the Gambia you can find beautiful sandy beaches. Gambia is in contrast to many other African countries known as a safe country.
Official Name: Republic of The Gambia
Continent: Africa
Area: 11,295 km²
Capital: Banjul
Population: 1,782,893 inhabitants (2009)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 53 m
Distance (Amsterdam - Banjul): 4,721 km
Flight Duration: 6 hours
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, April, May, November and December are the best months to travel to Gambia. This will avoid the rainy season, the heat and cools off in the pleasant evenings.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Gambia. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Gambia has a subtropical climate. The temperature throughout the year varies between 25 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Gambia, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Gambia, please visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language in Gambia. In addition, there are several spoken dialects and tribal languages.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in The Gambia.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Gambia shorter than 90 days.
You need to exit from Gambia to pay a departure tax of around 20 euros per person.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Senegal (also for Gambia): senegal.nlambassade.org.
Dutch Consulate in Gambia: senegal.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of the Gambia in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulates of the Gambia in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to The Gambia is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Gambia is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Gambia is paid by the Gambian Dalasi (GMD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Gambia can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in The Gambia two hours earlier.
During our winter is the Gambia one hour earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Gambia, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Gambia you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Gambia.
ElectricityIn The Gambia, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Gambia can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 117
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 116
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Gambia available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Gambia visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Gambia end in .gm.
Official website of The Gambia: visitthegambia.gm and gambia.gm.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in The Gambia is 00220 or +220.
Want to call from Gambia to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Gambia.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from The Gambia.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Gambia available at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Gambia? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Gambia, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Gambia?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited the Gambia before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Gambia can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Gambia can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Gambia.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years. forbidden for Muslims.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed
Did you know that…
... Gambia in half is shared by the Gambia River?
... Gambia is flatter than the Netherlands?
... Gambia has no compulsory education?
... About 90% of the population is Muslim?
... Slavery in Gambia was only abolished in 1906?
... Between 1501 and 1856 12 million slaves were transported from Gambia to America?
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