My Stay in Gambia

My Stay in Gambia

Hallo My readers !

 Being in a beautiful country that is located in West Africa was such a feeling of joy and happiness I have ever felt before. I can honestly admit that the sea isn’t the bluest or most tranquil, nor the most exciting. However, what really attracted me to this country is the culture. It is very special and different from my own culture in many ways.

One great part of the Gambian culture is the people. They are really friendly and welcoming. Throughout my journey in Gambia, I had never felt lonely or in danger. I met so many amazing families that welcomed me to their houses and made me feel home.

In the following report, I will discuss the main points about Gambia and its culture.

  


Fact about Gambia 


Continent
Africa
Capital 
Banjul
Largest city
Serekunda
Area
10,689 km2 (4,007 sq mi)
Population
1,882,450 (2013)
Lat Long
13.4667° N, 16.6000° W
Official Language
English
Calling Code
+220
Time Zone
GMT
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/country-facts.html

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Languages of Gambia

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            Languages of Gambia There are at least 10 languages in Gambia, but English is the official language spoken in schools and public offices because Gambia was colonised by Britain. The languages spoken In Gambia belong to the Niger-Congo language family of the Atlantic or Congo branches. There are many tribes but the main ones are Mandinka, Wolof, Fula and Jola, each having its own language and traditions. http://gadling.com/2007/09/30/how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-the-u-s-exactly/ 
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Religion

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                                 Religion Even though Gambia is a predominantly Muslim, with up to 90% of the population practicing Islam, it is considered as a very tolerant country of all religious beliefs. The remaining 10% is a mix of Christians and other localized traditional religions. Islam came to this part of West Africa across the Sahara early in the second millennium and quickly became a commanding influence with most of the population converting. Here is a picture of a beautiful and traditional mosque in Gambia: https://www.gambia.co.uk/culture-language-and-religion
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The reason I choose Gambia

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                 Why Gambia? I chose Gambia for many reasons. The first one is that there are wide choices of accommodation available to travelers from all over the world which give them the chance to explore the country. Second, Gambia has many good and organized things to explore such as the capital of Banjul, Camel rides at Tanji, dolphin sporting at Jinack Island, Abuko Reserve and many other natural reserves. Last but not least, there are many restaurants where foreigner can eat different kinds of local and international food.  Thanks my readers!  I hope you have received information about Gambia and if you are going to travel, you know what to do! good luck!! Rita
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