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The West African nation of The Gambia is the smallest country on the African continent has its capital at Banjul. Gambia holidays are popular with holiday makers, particularly Gambia package deals.
The country is almost an enclave of Senegal which it borders to the North, East and south. In 1965 The Gambia was granted independence from Britain where it joined the The Commonwealth.
The spread of Islam in the Gambia started in the 10th century with Muslim merchants and scholars creating communities in the country. By the 11th and 12th centuries the ruling tribe of the Senegal river had converted to Islam. The 15th century saw Portuguese rule but the 1783 Treaty of Versaile gave Britain control of the Gambia river. As many as 3 million slaves were taken from the region during the Transatlantic trade operated.
The climate of The Gambia is very hot from june until November and then a very rainy season between November until May. It’s Gambias sun that make Gambia holidays very popular with those holiday makers seeking warm climates.
The Gambia is divided into five divisions and one city. The Greater Banjul area has a population of over 350,000 and is the most densely populous area of this small nation. Attractions in the city include The Gambia national museum, two Cathedrals, several mosques, the Albert market, the banjul state house nd the banjul court house. Banjul is twinned with Grimsby in England and newark, New Jersey in the USA.
The Gambia has a rich natural hisory including 576 species of birds. This is another reason Gambia holidays, and Gambia package deals are popular with those seeking sun, adventure and natural history.