The Gambia
Introduction
Located on the west
coast of Africa, Gambia is bordered by Senegal in the north, east and south and
by the Atlantic Ocean on the west.
The Gambia River, the country's
major waterway, rises in the Futa Jallon in Guinea and follows a twisting path
for 1,000 miles to the sea. In its last 300 miles, the river flows through the
Gambia, narrowing to a width of 3 miles at Banjul. Mangrove swamps line both
sides of the river for the first 100 miles from the sea; the mangroves then
give way to more open country and, in places, the red ironstone cliffs. The
land on either side of the river is generally open savanna with wooded areas
along the drainage channels.
| Africa Guide's recommended book
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The Rough Guide to Gambia
(amazon.com) - USA (amazon.co.uk) - Europe
Detailed maps and plans are
complemented by expert and upbeat guidance on the beaches, villages and music,
the mangrove creeks and the River Gambia itself. There are first-hand reviews
of all the best accommodation, restaurant and bar options in the country, both
on and off the beaten track, for everyone from shoestring travellers to luxury
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| The Africa Guide's recommended
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Gambia Travel Reference Map
(Maps Worldwide)
Published by ITMB Publishing Ltd -
Series Africa Format Folded Map
ITMB Publishing specialise in areas that
are interesting, exotic and off the beaten track - wealth of detail - many of
the maps are strong on the physical features of the various countries - there
is usually informative text included with the map, dealing with the history,
culture, etc. The maps are light, practical and should be invaluable for the
backpacker, traveller or tourist
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