Training Illiteracy is widespread in The Gambia. In 2015, only over half of the adult population could read and write. Children usually begin their nine-year primary school at the age of seven. No compulsory schooling prevails. There is also a three-year extension phase. According to the constitution, basic schooling should be free of charge, but […]
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Gambia Travel Information
According to commit4fitness, the Gambia is the smallest country in Africa bordering only Senegal. The Gambia is only 250 kilometers long and several tens of kilometers wide. The Gambia is characterized by the Gambia River that runs right through the entire country. The capital of Gambia is Banjul. A number of large cities in The […]
Gambia Politics, Population and Geography
General information: The Gambia achieved independence in 1965 (until 1965 – a colony of Great Britain). In 1982, it formed a confederation with Senegal that existed until 1989 – Senegambia. In 1991, both states signed an agreement on friendship and cooperation. In 1994, as a result of a military coup, the president was overthrown and […]
Gambia Entry Requirements
Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Turkey Yes 2 Yes Other EU countries Yes 1 Yes Switzerland Yes no Yes Austria Yes no Yes Germany Yes no Yes Passport information Generally required, must be valid for at least 6 months when you leave the country. Visa information Generally required, […]