Gambia
country · Gambia
Overview
Gambia is a country in Africa, with its capital at Banjul.
Key facts
| Country | Gambia |
|---|---|
| Currency | GMD |
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
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.