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Gambia Info
ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Banjul
COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Serekunda
GEOGRAPHY
Gambia is a small and narrow country situated in the west of Africa. With a total area of 11,300 km² Gambia is the smallest country on the continent of Africa.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 1.7 Million. Muslims account for about 90% of the population.
CLIMATE
Tropical with distinct cool and hot seasons. There is a dry weather with temperatures as low as 16 °C from November to mid-May. From June to October temperatures may rise as high as 43 °C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English is the official language. Mandinka and Wolof are widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+0
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 8 AM to 4 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: February 18th
May Day: May 1st
Revolution Day: July 22nd
Christmas: December 25th
Muslim Festivals (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
CURRENCY
Gambian dalasi
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 17
Medical: 16
Fire: 18
Latest on Gambia
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Gambia Overview
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Even though the smallest nation in Africa is Gambia, it offers a wide range of attractions and entertainment options for the visitors. If you are looking for a spot to spend your winter at, you can book tickets for Gambia. The locals at Gambia are quite friendly and the country is quite peaceful. When you explore the interiors of the… -
King Fahad Masjid, Banjul
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King Fahad Masjid in Banjul, the capital of Gambia.
The King Fahad Masjid is one of the most prominent masaajid in Banjul, the capital city of Gambia. The two minarets of the masjid grace the skyline of the city and the architecture of the masjid represents the variation in the Islamic architecture in Banjul.
