About The Gambia
Africa's Smiling Coast
Located in the Western hub of Africa, The Gambia, surrounded on three sides by Senegal, is the smallest continental African country.
With a population just barely breaking the 2 million mark - and almost as many Gambians living elsewhere in the world – what The Gambia lacks in size, it makes up for in diverse culture and experiences.
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Pulling influence from local tribal groups, various European empires, as well as from the British – from whom the country claimed independence in 1965 - The Gambia boasts a flavorful blend of food, music and fashion.
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At the mouth of the long and fruitful River Gambia, is a stretch of beautiful, warm sunny Atlantic Ocean coastline. A 5-hour flight from most major European cities has allowed The Gambia to become a popular tropic travel destination – allowing tourism to becoming the main source of economic revenue, followed by the exportation of peanuts (groundnuts) to other countries in Africa and to Asia.
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With its sandy beaches, friendly locals and rich culture, The Gambia, has rightly earned its nickname: The Smiling Coast of Africa.
