Gambia

The Gambia is a small country in West Africa, surrounded on three sides by Senegal, with a short coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and an elongated shape that follows the Gambia River, which runs through the entire country and serves as a key natural resource

The capital is Banjul, and the official language is English, with a population of around 2.4 million people

The economy is primarily agricultural, with crops such as peanuts, rice, maize, millet, and tropical fruits, while tourism also plays a significant role thanks to the country's beaches, culture, and wildlife

The Gambia is known for its hospitality and vibrant culture, influenced by diverse ethnic groups like the Mandinka, Fula, and Wolof, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers due to the variety of birds and wildlife found in national parks such as Kiang West National Park and Abuko Nature Reserve

It has a history of African kingdoms and a colonial past marked by the transatlantic slave trade, having been a British colony until gaining independence in 1965