Travel Agent Destination Facts: Gambia
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The Gambia, officially known as the Republic of The Gambia, is a small, narrow country in West Africa. It is the smallest country on the African mainland and is bordered by Senegal on all sides except for its short coastline along the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Banjul is the capital and largest city of The Gambia. English is the official language, reflecting its colonial history, but numerous indigenous languages such as Mandinka, Wolof, and Fula are widely spoken. The Gambia's geography is dominated by the Gambia River, which flows through the center of the country from east to west and is central to the nation's identity and economy. The Gambia has a rich history, with evidence of early human habitation dating back thousands of years. It was part of various West African empires, including the Mali and Songhai empires, before becoming a focal point in the transatlantic slave trade. The Gambia became a British colony in the 19th century and gained independence in 1965.