Basics
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Money
Currency
Gambia uses the Gambian dalasi (symbol: D), code GMD.
Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5 dalasis. Dalasi is subdivided into 100 bututs. Coins come in denominations of 1 dalasi and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bututs.
Tipping
Tipping is expected in Gambia since staff depend on tips to supplement their often minimum wages. Receipts usually include a service charge.
Communications
Internet
Internet speed in Gambia is on average 1.6 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Gambia is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Mobile phone
Gambia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Gambia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Dial code
To call Gambia, dial +, then 220 (the country code for Gambia), then the area code and the local number.
Health & safety
LGBTIQ+
Homosexual practices are illegal in Gambia. Punishment includes imprisonment and a fine.
Same-sex marriage is illegal.
Vaccinations
The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.
Travel advisories
Alerts are issued for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country.
