The Gambia

The Smiling coast of Africa

The Gambia is a West African country surrounded by Senegal. It's the smallest country on the mainland of Africa with a population of just over 2 million. It occupies a long narrow strip of land that surrounds the Gambia River. The land is flat and is dominated by the river, which is navigable throughout the length of the country. The Gambia known as the The Smiling Coast of Africa which is due to its friendly and smiling people. Aside from its welcoming people, the nickname, The Smiling Coast was also inspired by the country's location on the map of Africa. The Gambia cuts through the middle of Senegal and its position appears like that of a smile on the map of the continent, greeting those who make their way up the River Gambia.

The Gambia is a popular and affordable all year round destination attracting tourists in search of sun, sand, sea, nature and varied cultural experience and of which this unique country has plenty.

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