1. Gambia
By Catherine McKenzie
The capital of Gambia is Banjul .

2. Gambia Weather
The Gambia's climate is a sub-tropical climate with two variations of distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season generally starts in October and ends around mid-June each year. The best time of the year to go on holiday to Gambia is between early November to early April, when the beaches are a lot more pleasant for sunbathing. Fanned by the north-east trade winds the average daytime temperature along the Atlantic beach hotel resorts is 24 Centigrade / 75.2 Fahrenheit. The average daytime temperature for the whole country is 32°C / 91°F. In the evenings the temperature drops to around 16°C / 60°F. Along the western part of the country, known as he Kombos, temperatures are moderated by Atlantic Ocean with less seasonal and daily variability in daytime temperatures. There are about 9 hours of sunshine everyday with virtually clear skies during the dry spell. Between January to May the humidity level is at 50-60%. This period is characterised by several phases. The first half of this period is generally cool and dry and the early stages can sometimes be marked by cloudy days but no rain and there is considerable cooling off in the evening. The second half is marked by very cool, dry winds in the evenings and warm sunny days on the coast and at the capital. Up-country, between February and May, the climate is characterised by the so called Harmattan is characterised by very dry, dusty winds which adds a haze to the atmosphere making visibility difficult (50m.) and puts a blanket of fine dust particles (from the Sahara and Sahel) over the land. The other distinct climatic season is the rainy season, known locally as "Nawet", which is caused by the summer heat causing the air in the Sahara to rise thus creating an area of low pressure which encourages monsoons as it meets with the north east trade winds coming of the Atlantic Ocean in an inter-tropical front. Fog can occur off the coast when the relatively warm Guinea stream meets the cooler Canary current. This rainy period starts around the middle of June and ends around the middle of October with August being the wettest month of the year. Relative humidity levels can rise to 95% and temperatures can reach a skin tingling 43 Celsius / Fahrenheit. The annual precipitation in most parts of the country is around 51 inches (1,296 Millimetres) and sunny periods occur on most days. The storms are very often short and spectacular as huge volumes of rain descend on the land transforming from brown parched patches to a to a rich green landscape of foliage. Normally the cloudbursts occur during the night time and when they occur during the day they are short-lived leaving clear blue skies. For birdwatchers and anglers this is the best time to come and visit Gambia as the land and wildlife burst into life.

3. Gambia has loads of amazing landscapes and ,this is one of them.
A Gambia Landscape
Gambia has loads of amazing landscapes and ,this is one of them.

4. The Gambia flag
Designed by Pa Louis Thomas, the national flag of Gambia is horizontal tri-colour of red, blue and green that are separated by narrow white stripes.
The red stripe stands for the Savanna grasslands and also symbolizes the sun; blue represents the clear waters of the Gambia River that flows through the country; green represents the lush greenery, agricultural practices, and forests of Gambia. The narrow white stripes symbolize unity, peace and harmony prevailing in the nation.
The flag of Gambia was officially adopted on February 18, 1965, the day Gambia achieved independence from the British rule.

5. A few little-known fact’s
Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, surrounded by Senegal except for a short coastline on the Atlantic Ocean in the west.
The country is situated around the Gambia River, the nation's namesake, which flows through the country's centre and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Its area is 11,295 km² with an estimated population of 1.7 million
On 18 February 1965, The Gambia gained independence from the United Kingdom and joined the Commonwealth of Nations Banjul is The Gambia's capital, but the largest cities are Serekanda and Brikama.
The Gambia shares historical roots with many other West African nations in the slave trade which was the key factor in the placing and keeping of a colony on the Gambia River, first by the Portuguese and later by the British. Since gaining independence in 1965, The Gambia has enjoyed relative political stability, with the exception of a brief period of military rule in 1994.
Thanks to the fertile land of the country, the economy is dominated by farming, fishing, and tourism. About a third of the population lives below the international poverty line of US$1.25 a day.[

6. The African Continent
GAMBIA – Where is it?
The Gambia