Gambia

SHORT INFORMATION

Rivers of Gambia

The Gambia River, the country's major waterway, rises in Guinea and follows a twisting path for about 1,600 km (1,000 mi) to the sea.

SHORT INFORMATION

Climate of The Gambia

The Gambia has a subtropical climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons. From November to mid-May there is uninterrupted dry weather, with temperatures as low as 16 °C (60.8 °F) in Banjul and surrounding areas.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Food in Gambia

Food in Gambia is made of commonly grown food such as groundnuts, vegetables, millet and cassava along with meat and fish.