Gambia Short Introduction for Travelers

Capital Banjul
Government Republic
Currency Dalasi (GMD)
Area total: 11,300km²
land: 10,000km²
water: 1,300km²
Population 1,641,564 (July 2006 estimate)
Language English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars
Religion Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, indigenous beliefs 1%
Electricity 230V/50Hz (UK plug)
Country code +220
Internet TLD .gm
Time Zone UTC