Gambia
13 28 N, 16 34 W
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: unnamed location 53 m
total: 740 km
border countries: Senegal 740 km
drought (rainfall has dropped by 30% in the last 30 years)
fish, titanium (rutile and ilmenite), tin, zircon, silica sand, clay, petroleum
arable land: 27.88%
permanent crops: 0.44%
other: 71.68% (2005)
deforestation; desertification; water-borne diseases prevalent
The Gambia is generally recognized to have the most agreeable climate in West Africa. The weather is subtropical with distinct dry and rainy seasons. From mid-November to mid-May, coastal areas are dry, while the rainy season lasts from June to October. Inland the cool season is shorter and daytime temperatures are very high between March and June. Sunny periods occur on most days even during the rainy season.
Required clothing
Lightweight or tropical for most of the year with rainwear for the rainy season.
time difference: UTC 0
