| The
Gambia (Republic of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of
Relations
South Africa and The Gambia established formal diplomatic relations on 7 August 1998.
Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in The Gambia The South African Ambassador in Dakar, Senegal is accredited to The Gambia on a non-residential basis.
Vacant
Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy
Gambian Representation in
South Africa
H E Mr B S Fatajo
High Commissioner Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
High Commission of the Republic of Tne Gambia
Travel Info Visa
requirements for South Africans High Commission of the Republic of The Gambia
Bookfield Office Park
1st Floor
North Block
Nieuw Muckleneuk
Brooklyn
0181
Tel: 012 004 0374
Health
requirements While a valid international health certificate proving
vaccination against yellow fever only is required, vaccination against hepatitis
A and B and meningitis is also recommended. Preventative measures against malaria
are strongly advised.
For further information go to Travellers' Health. Climate
Info The Gambia has a dry tropical climate with a rainy season
from June to October and a dry season from November to May. Annual rainfall ranges
from 760mm to 1 400mm, with the rainy season characterised by increased humidity.
Average temperature in the capital, Banjul, varies from 15-23 degrees C in January
to 23-31 degrees C in June, while annual rainfall averages 1 295mm. For
up-to-date weather information click here. Currency
Info
The monetary unit is the Dalasi, divided into 100 bututs.
The symbol for the Dalasi, which is not convertible outside The Gambia, is "D". For
current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No Information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South
Africa and The Gambia, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
