Gambia

1. How can i get a bank account in gambia?

[satire alert] My guy, I tell you must be very carefull with thise thing. There are manny crook an tiev in these place. My uncle is retired Barister Prince Joe Eboh and have manny connection for serios business men like ourself. Because of sensitive natures of this transacations, please only contacts through email princejo@ yahgoo.ni. We use only highest confidennces transation through Western Union only. I look forward to help you with set up bank account in bank of Lagos, cappital of Gambia. God bless you.

2. What are the major and general consumer needs of Gambian locals in the Gambia?

well not many Gambians can afford much but ill tell you what i think Gambia needs is a good fishing tackle shop, they only have the one and that's full of junk and always closed. Gambia is famous for fishing it has big competitions every year and lots of tourists go just for fishing, could be worth thinking about

3. How do I ship a container from London to the Gambia?

this isnt uk but its usa, might help http://www.shipping-worldwide.com/gambia.htm

4. What is the sea temperature like in the Gambia?

Although well meaning [I guess] the answers you've got so far are well off the mark. People go and stay in hotels and never see the real country. They don't experience the sea, where it is at it's best, they stay in their hotel pools! I know this place and its people, having lived here on and off since 1994. I skinny dip in December, no problem. The sea near our place is safe calm and ideal for swimming, but no surf. Around the head the sea has more surf and then you can encounter cross tides. The worst cross tides in the whole country are where most of the hotels are! Stupid or what! Check our website.

5. anyone know what or where i can learn to speak the afician language (gambia) Mandinka?

6. Am looking for voluntary work in gambia?

I suggest you try www.getsuk.org (Gambia Education Teaching Support) - a British charity which does exactly what it says on the tin. On their website you'll find information about volunteering in Gambian primary schools and nurseries (for which you will need a police check.) They are also affiliated to GTS (Gambia Tourist Support) - another charity providing support for tourists whilst creating jobs for locals. On their website www.gambiatouristsupport.com you'll find lots of useful 'tell it like it is' stuff about The Gambia in general.

7. Social structures of African countries Botswana and Gambia?

http://allafrica.com/botswana/ http://allafrica.com/gambia/

8. What,s the best place to holiday in Gambia,with least mosquitos?

Africa is the mother load of all mosquitos i know that first hand and it is due to all the health practise needed there and so on, so it hard to tell. When i say Africa i mean all the countries there including Gambia. Think about it, if mosquitos can cross from there to North America and bring West Nile virus, then what about flying to the neighbouring countries which aren't so far? I lived in 3 countries there (came from one) and it's all the same scenario with the misquitos especially following rain seasons, etc. that's when they're worse. Best thing to do is bring a repellent, or something.Hope that helps, take care.

9. What is the best thing to do in Gambia?

Skydiving, Dirtbiking, Fourwheeling(ATV's) You can even go Deep sea Fishing.

10. Where is the best area to holiday in Gambia and can anyone reccomend any hotels or website to go with?

11. Where can i watch Senegal vs Gambia Live Streaming ?

Senegal vs Gambia Live http://livestreaming24.blogspot.com/2008/10/senegal-vs-gambia-live-streaming-soccer.html Date: October 11, 2008 Time: 12:00pm Competition: World Cup 2010 Qualifying Live/Repeat: Live http://livestreaming24.blogspot.com/2008/10/senegal-vs-gambia-live-streaming-soccer.html

12. Whats the best way to exchange money for a trip to Gambia?

Gambia has quite a weak currency. When I was there there was not a single ATM in the country, and no currency exchange at the airport (it was a year ago, so may have changed). You will never get a great deal for currency exchange, but the safest and usually the best way is to take £ sterling and exchange it in the Hotel you are staying in. You can order currency in advance from eg. Marks and Spencer currency exchange, but I do not know anywhere that keeps their currency in Stock and the order can take up to 2 weeks to process

13. Why was male circumcision for the Mandinka Tribe in Gambia important for reasons other than religion?

The same as with many other African tribes, it is an initiation ritual. The young boys are subjected to a painful procedure while away from home for the first time, they have to survive as a team and prove their independence. This ritual is also the entry into 'manhood', those who survive are accepted on equal status once they return from the ordeal. During their period away from home while healing the procedure, they were instructed by older men about the 'facts of life'

14. what is the procedures involve in the organisation of the conference and banquet held at the sheraton Gambia?

Why would you need that info? Why don't you directly contact that hotel for this info.

15. i sent some money today through Western union to my friend in the gambia to be picked up tomorrow?

Contact customer service and ask

16. do the children in Gambia have to supply their own pens before they can go to school?

a visitor wrote Remember you are visiting a third world country. Gambia is well off compared to many African countries but the local lifestyle is a subsistence one. However modest your means you are wealthy compared to them. Be discrete with your expensive toys. Everyone wants to talk to you and you will be surrounded by children. It costs money for them to go to school; they have to provide their own paper, pencils, uniforms! So go armed with some stationery and sweets for the children. Gambians seem to have a sweet tooth!

17. Traveling to Gambia advice on Places to see?

The Abuko Nature Reserve is excellent for wildlife, and is not too far from Banjul. A trip down the Gambia river towards Georgetown is a great experience, and the sunsets can be fantastic. A journey in a dug out canoe is an interesting experience. You may find a local guide, who will be able to take you around town and maybe even their own house. If you can get a group of you together, it is worth hiring your own taxi and asking them to take you to areas of interest, or even to an African village. The beaches are fantastic, but are best avoided at night. I don't know how tour companies do things now, with the problem of liability etc, but you may be able to get a visit into Senegal to spend time on the wonderful beaches there. There will also be opportunities, en route, to see Gambians at work in agriculture and also to see locals clamber up the tall pall trees to collect fruit. The people are very friendly and always have a smile for visitors. I believe that water-sports are becoming more popular now too. Have a great time!

18. Why do the people of the Gambia speak to seahorses?

I do not think that any nation is known for speaking to seahorses. Perhaps someone is playing a joke on you.

19. Wild baby Rabbit found in the bush in The Gambia. Help what do I feed it?

vegetables!!!! or little pieces of those little cereal flakes

20. What is the flight time from Manchester to Eygpt and the flight time from Manchester to Gambia?

A direct flight from Manchester to Cairo would be approx. 4 Hrs 37 Min. Then a direct flight from Manchester to Gambia is approx. 5 Hrs 53 Min. You can get flight times for airports all over the world at https://www.jets.com/