Gambia travel details
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Gambia has a population of 2M with main currency as Gambian Dalasi. The languages spoken are English. Gambia travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Internet speed in Gambia is on average 1.6 Mbps.
Gambia travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
Commercial flights to and from The Gambia remain limited. The land border with Senegal is open. Check with your travel company for the latest information.
COVID-19 related restrictions have eased allowing hotels, restaurants and other venues to resume operations. New measures can be implemented at short notice. Keep up to date with the latest arrival requirements on the State House of The Gambia’s webpage or the Ministry of Health’s webpage.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in The Gambia due to the high level of crime.
Issue Date : Jan 6, 2022
Gambia weather
Gambia essential details
Plugs
Gambia uses 230V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Money in Gambia
Currencies
Gambia uses the Gambian dalasi (symbol: D), code GMD.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5 dalasis. Dalasi is subdivided into 100 bututs. Coins come in denominations of 1 dalasi and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bututs.
Internet in Gambia
Internet
Internet speed in Gambia is on average 1.6 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Gambia is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 2,829.07 GMD, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Africell, Comium, Gamcel or Qcell. Gambia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Gambia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Gambia, dial +, then 220 (the country code for Gambia), then the area code and the local number.
Gambia travel details
Driving in Gambia
Emergecy
Universal
999
Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire department
999
Gambia map
Gambia visa advice
If you're considering exploring Gambia beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Gambia transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Gambia, understanding Gambia Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.