When you glance at a map of West Africa, one border stands out as unusually narrow and oddly shaped — The Gambia. It’s often referred to as having one of the weirdest borders in the world ...

It is easy to forget The Gambia is a tiny dot on the map of Africa. East to west it measures 480 kilometres and is just 48 kilometres wide. This little jewel of West Africa favours ecological ...

This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 12 April 2023 The Gambia is one of Africa's smallest countries and, unlike many of its west African neighbours, has enjoyed long spells ...