Welcome to The Gambia

Capital:  Banjul

Airports:  Banjul's airport is the main airport for international travel. Internal flights provided by Gambian Airways.

Currency:  The dalasi is the basic monetary unit.  For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.

Time Zones:  Current local time. Standard time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Languages:    English is the official language.  Other regional languages are in use.

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding The Gambia.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about the Gambia.

James Island and Related Sites in the Gambia have been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Recommended Reading:  Lonely Planet - The Gambia and Senegal; Rough Guide - West Africa

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