General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Banjul |
| Country | Gambia |
| Currency | Dalasi |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.3% |
| Gdp | $1.818 billion |
| Size | 10,000 km² |
| Population | 2.416 million |
| Population density | 241.6 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 4.7 |
| City population | 57.5% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 23∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 59.7% |
| Population with a college degree | 6.5% |
| Population able to speak english | 14.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 45.6 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 5.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Gambia Bird |
| Main airport | Banjul International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 0% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $2000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 2.2/MBits |
| Tld | .gm |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 20% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 75% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Supermart |
| Pharmacy | Medicare |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 5/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 4/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Benachin | A rice dish with chicken, beef, or fish, served with a peanut sauce | 5-10 |
| Domoda | A peanut stew with beef, chicken, or fish | 5-10 |
| Yassa | A grilled chicken dish with onions and lemon | 5-10 |
| Jollof rice | A rice dish with tomatoes, onions, and peppers | 5-10 |
| Fufu | A dough made from cassava or yams, served with soup or stew | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Attaya | A green tea infused with mint and sugar | 0.50 |
| Bissap | A refreshing drink made from hibiscus flowers | 1.00 |
| Ginger Beer | A spicy and refreshing drink made from ginger | 1.50 |
| Palm Wine | A sweet and slightly alcoholic drink made from the sap of palm trees | 2.00 |
| Sorrel | A tart and refreshing drink made from the flowers of the sorrel plant | 1.50 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bogolanfini | Hand-woven cotton fabric with mud-dyed designs | $20-$50 |
| Kente cloth | Colorful hand-woven cotton fabric with geometric patterns | $30-$100 |
| Wood carvings | Intricate carvings of animals, people, and scenes | $10-$50 |
| Leather goods | Handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and shoes | $20-$100 |
| Jewelry | Silver, gold, and beaded jewelry | $10-$50 |
| Spices | Aromatic spices such as ginger, nutmeg, and cloves | $5-$10 per bag |
| Tea | Green tea, black tea, and herbal teas | $5-$10 per bag |
| Coffee | Robusta coffee beans | $10-$20 per bag |
| Shea butter | Natural moisturizer made from shea nuts | $5-$10 per jar |
| Black soap | Traditional soap made from shea butter and palm oil | $5-$10 per bar |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Independence Day | February 18 | Commemorates the country’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors the contributions of workers to the country’s economy |
| Koriteh (Eid al-Fitr) | End of Ramadan | Marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan |
| Tobaski (Eid al-Adha) | 70 days after Koriteh | Celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Point |
| Online news | The Fatu Network |
| Tv | GRTS |
| Radio | Radio Gambia |