General

The Gambia, a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, situated on the western coast of Africa, enclosed on the north, east, and south by Senegal, and fronting the Atlantic Ocean on the west. Also called Gambia, it has an area of 11,295 sq km (4,361 sq mi), about the same size as the County of Yorkshire. The capital is Banjul, which is also an island..

The Gambia is only a 6 hour flight from London and has blossomed into a world class tourist resort over the last decade with five star hotels, fine dining, fantastic beaches, water sports, sports fishing and many other quality holiday, sporting and leisure pursuits.

Seasoned ornithologists and birders are attracted to The Gambia in large numbers to see the 536 species of birds that thrive in The Gambian environment

The Gambia River is navigable for about 190 km (about 120 mi) from the Atlantic Ocean by small ocean-going vessels. There are 2,700 km (1,678 mi) of roads; the construction of a major road south of the river has reduced the importance of the river as a major artery of transportation. The country has no railroads. An international airport is located at Yundum.

Broadcasters include government-operated Radio and Television, Radio Gambia & GRTS respectively and commercial stations such as West Coast Radio. 

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