The Gambia
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Banjul
- Population: approx. 2.7 million
- Languages: English (official), Mandinka, Fula, Wolof
- Area: 10,689 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+0 (GMT)
- Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
- Flag Colors: Red, blue, green, white
- National Holiday: February 18
- National Anthem: For The Gambia Our Homeland
- Neighboring Countries: Senegal
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Serekunda
- Brikama
- Bakau
- Banjul
- Farafenni
- Lamin
- Sukuta
- Nema Kunku
- Brufut
- Gunjur
- Basse Santa Su
- Soma
- Kerewan
- Janjanbureh
- Tanji
Top 15 Highlights
- Kunta Kinteh Island (James Island)
- Kachikally Crocodile Pool (Bakau)
- Abuko Nature Reserve
- Tanji Fish Market & Bird Reserve
- Bijilo Forest Park (Monkey Park)
- River Gambia National Park (Baboon Island)
- Senegambia & Kololi Beaches
- Wassu Stone Circles
- Arch 22 (Banjul)
- Janjanbureh (Georgetown)
- Makasutu Cultural Forest
- Albert Market (Banjul)
- Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve
- Kiang West National Park
- Lamin Rice Fields & Mangroves
Climate and Nature
The Gambia features a tropical climate with a long dry season (November to May) and a warm rainy season (June to October). The geography forms a narrow strip built entirely along the banks of the River Gambia. Nature includes extensive mangrove wetlands, coastal savannas, sandy beaches, and over 500 species of birdlife.
Culture and Gastronomy
Nicknamed "The Smiling Coast of Africa", The Gambia is renowned for the warm hospitality of its people. Culture is deeply connected to West African griot musical traditions and the kora harp. Local food revolves around peanuts, seafood, and rice, with iconic dishes like Domoda (peanut stew), Benachin (one-pot rice), and Yassa (marinated fish or chicken).
Economy
The economy relies primarily on agriculture, re-export trade, and tourism. Peanuts represent the main agricultural cash crop. Winter sun tourism along Atlantic beach resorts, alongside ecotourism for birdwatchers inland, serves as a vital provider of foreign exchange.
Did you know?
- The Gambia is the smallest independent country in mainland Africa.
- Except for its small coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, the country is entirely surrounded by Senegal.
- Kunta Kinteh Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, made globally famous as the ancestral origin of Kunta Kinte in Alex Haley's Roots.
- The Wassu Stone Circles are ancient megalithic burial monuments often referred to as the "Stonehenge of West Africa".
- At the Kachikally Crocodile Pool, local crocodiles are revered as sacred and visitors can safely pat habituated crocodiles.
Live footage: Discover The Gambia via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in The Gambia and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from The Gambia: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in The Gambia: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from The Gambia in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
