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Gambia information
โน๏ธย General Information about Gambia
About Gambia
The languages that are typically spoken are English
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 speed in Gambia is on average 1.6 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Gambia is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
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.
๐ย What time is it in Gambia?
12:03:02
๐ย Do I need visa for Gambia?
For American travelers it is necessary to apply for a visa at the consulate of Gambia, this process can take a long time so we recommend you to do it well in advance
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Gambia?
Temperatures in Gambia (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Gambia
๐ย What regulations are in Gambia?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on prohibited import list.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes or cigars;
Tobacco:250 grams tobacco; or
Tobacco:A combination of tobacco products up to 250 grams.
Other items:1 bottle of eau de toilette or perfume.
Other items:50 grams of personal jewellery.
Other items:Goods for personal use, including electronics and sports and camping equipment.
Other items:Food in proportion to the needs of the traveller.
Obscene publications and goods.
Narcotics.
Subversive publications likely to disturb public order.
Weapons and ammunition require authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior.
Transceivers require authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior.
Medication (other than for personal needs) requires an authorisation form stamped by the Ministry of Health.
Meat and offal requires a health certificate issued by the Ministry of Livestock.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Animals are subject to certain import restrictions, and may require permission from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Health regulations
Zika is a risk in The Gambia. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their doctor. For further information on this recommendation, please visitZika Risk in Countries with Endemic Zika.
African tick-bite fever, chikungunya, and African sleeping sickness (African Trypanosomiasis) are diseases carried by insects that are found in The Gambia.For information on disease prevention, please visit the CDCInsect Protection Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high incidence rates of tuberculosis (TB). For further information, please visit the CDC Tuberculosis Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high HIV prevalence rates. For further information, please visit the CDCHIV Advice.