Gambia, located in West Africa, is the smallest country in mainland Africa. Situated around the Gambia River, Gambia has a population of about 1.7 million. The official name of Gambia is Republic of The Gambia, which gained its independence from the UK in 1965. The main economy of the country is farming, fishing, and tourism. Since Gambia is the former British colony, English is the official language. Its only 6 hours flight away from London, and with its sub-tropical climate and magnificent andy beaches, Gambia is one of the most popular holiday destinations for British. Find out where to go in Gambia, you can check this site.