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Introduction

The Gambia is a small (4,000 square miles or 11,295 sq. km) country in West Africa. It is surrounded by Senegal on all sides, except on the Atlantic coast, and for this reason the two countries have a lot of ethnic and cultural ties. In contrast to Senegal, a former French colony, The Gambia was colonised by Britain and gained it's Independence on February 18, 1965.

Holidays in Gambia

A perfect haven for sun worshippers, more than 30 miles of soft sandy beaches, a fabulous tropical climate, with year round temperatures in the 80"s and the warm, friendly people.

Visiting Gambia is a gentle introduction to the`real Africa` and the Abuko Nature Reserve is home to 3 varieties of monkey, and more than 400 species of birds. Trips down the river are the best way to live the `African experience`. Boats pick their way through the mangroves and thick forest on either side with monkeys swinging from tree to tree and the flutter of exotic birds as they soar up into the sky.