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Overview
Country Overview
The Gambia is situated on the Atlantic coast at the bulge of Africa. It is a thin strip of mainly low plateau, which decreases in height as it nears the Atlantic coast. The plain is broken in a few places by the river and its tributaries. Mangrove swamps, park-like savannah and unspoiled beaches all feature in The Gambia’s landscape.
Banjul is the only sizeable town in the country and is the seat of government. The area around MacCarthy Square has a colonial atmosphere, with pleasant 19th-century architecture.
The River Gambia dominates the country and is the major method of transportation, providing opportunities for fishing, boating and sailing. Particularly well worth visiting is the Abuko Nature Reserve, which has crocodiles, monkeys, birds and antelopes.
Recommended dishes include benachin (a mixture of spiced meat and rice with tomato puree and vegetables) and chere (steamed millet flour balls).
Nightlife can be low key, although there are nightclubs in Banjul, Farjara, Bakau and Serrekunda. The Roots Homecoming Festival takes place annually in June/July. There are also organised performances of Gambian ballet, drumming and fire-eating displays.
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