Gambia's Atlantic coast has some nice beaches and seaside resorts. There are also plenty of natural parks in the area. Gambia is considered one of the best spots in the world for bird watching.

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The Gambia, commonly known as just Gambia, is a very small country along the banks of Gambia River. In the west, it has a small coast on the Atlantic Ocean. The total land area is just 10,380 sq. km. (4,007 sq.mi.) making it the smallest country in Africa. The total population is around 1.7 million. The capital city is Banjul, located on St Mary's Island, where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. The population is 35,000, and it cannot grow any further because it is on an island. The biggest city in Gambia is Serrekunda, located southwest of Banjul. The total population of Serrekunda is around 340,000.

Around 100,000 tourists visit Gambia annually, most visitors are from Europe, with nearly half being British, 11% Dutch and 5% Swedish. The Atlantic coast has some nice beaches and seaside resorts like Bakau, Fajara and Kotu, near Serrekunda. There are also plenty of natural parks in the area. Gambia is considered one of the best spots in the world for bird watching with over 500 species to see. Jufureh located 30 kilometers inland on the north bank of the river is very popular with tourists.

Airlines from Europe have many scheduled flights to Banjul International Airport, also there are many charter flights to and from several European countries. The Banjul International Airport is very modern, and also serves as connecting point to Dakar, with direct flights to New York, and other capitals throughout Western Africa. Citizens of Commonwealth, citizens of countries that are full member of the European Union and citizens from the Economic Community of West African states do not need a visa for travel to Gambia, but citizens of most other countries should apply at the nearest consulate or mission.

The general climate for Gambia is tropical. During the period from June to November it is very hot, and sometimes with heavy rain. From November until May the temperatures are cooler, and it is part of the dry season.

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