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Gambia

country · Gambia

Overview

Gambia is a country in Africa, with its capital at Banjul.

Key facts

CountryGambia
CurrencyGMD

About the country

Gambia lies in Africa.

Its capital is Banjul.

Practical information

You will pay in GMD (Dalasi).

The main language spoken is English.

Traffic drives on the right.

Getting there

Flying is the usual way to reach Gambia. Search live fares with the Find flights link.

Cities in Gambia

Bigger destinations to explore in Gambia include Banjul, Brikama, Serekunda, Soma, Bununka Kunda, Bakau New Town, Ibo Town, Sukuta, Talinding and Latri Kunda. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.

Exploring the country

To plan Gambia, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.

Regions & places

Where to stay in Gambia

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Getting around Gambia

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.