Gambia

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Gambia

Officially name: The Republic of The Gambia

Capital: Banjul

Largest city: Serekunda

Official language: English

Government: Republic

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Festivals and Events in Gambia

Music Festival in Gambia has been taking place every year since 2005 in Kartong near Banjul. Local and international artists from western African countries and Europe actively participate in the festival. The festival incorporates both music and dance and also offer opportunities for the tourists to mix with locals and take part in workshops organised by the locals.

SHORT INFORMATION

Money & duty free for Gambia

Gambian Dalasi (GMD; symbol D) = 100 bututs. Notes are in denominations of D100, 50, 25, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of D1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bututs.