Gambia Postal Code

The Gambia officially known as the Republic of The Gambia is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal on the north, east, and south and the Atlantic Ocean on the west. Banjul is the capital city and the largest metropolitan area of Gambia. The largest cities are Serekunda and Brikama. The other major cities and towns in the Gambia are Abuko, Bakau, Bansang, Brufut, Farafenni, Gunjur, Janjanbureh, Jufureh, Kalagi, Kanilal, Kerewan, Kololi, Lamin, Mansa Konko, Nema Kunku, Soma, Sukuta, Tanji, etc.

The official language of the country in Gambia is English. The other spoken languages in Gambia are Mandinka, Pulaar, Wolof, Serer, Jola, Arabic, Balanta, Hassaniya Arabic, Jola-Fonyi, Mandjak, Mankanya, Noon, Cangin, Dyula, Fula, Karon, Kassonke, Soninke, Gambian Sign Language, French, etc. Gambia is well known for its unique way of celebrating its festivals like the International Roots Festival, Independence Day, The Banjul Demba Cultural Festival, Sanyang International Cultural Festival, Kartong Festival, Bob Marley Day, Wrestling Festival, Bureng Cultural Festival, Open Mic Festival, Tabaski, etc. Many foreigners or travelers also take part in the celebration and enjoy it.

The official name of the postal service in Gambia is The Gambia Postal Services Corporation or GAMPOST. The postal service in Gambia was introduced in 2005. At first, there was so much controversy over the places which were registered under the postal code office, but then slowly every region in the Gambia got its postal codes. The pin code is segregated in such a way that each of the postal codes is.

Land Area

Gambia has a total land area of 11,300 km2, which comes to around a total of 4,400 mi2. The territory of Gambia is divided into eight local government areas. The names of government areas are Kanifing, Banjul, Brikama, Kerewan, Mansa Konko, Kuntaur, Janjanbureh, and Basse. It was further subdivided into 43 districts. It was further subdivided into cities, municipalities, towns, and villages.

Water Area

Gambia has major sources of water including groundwater, lakes, rainwater, rivers, snow, soil moisture springs, streams, water, waterfall, wetlands, etc. Gambia has more than two lakes and a few water bodies. Some water bodies have developed as tourist spots. Many water bodies are small in area and contain a minimum volume of water. Most of these water bodies are fresh water and very few are salt lakes.

Mountains

Gambia contains more than four named mountains. The highest peak and the most prominent mountain is Mamayungebi Hill which is about 31 meters (102 feet). The other major mountains in Gambia are Konkoba Hill, Alligator Rock, Kassang Hill, etc.

Postal Stamps

List of postal and courier services in Gambia:

• DHL Express Service Point
• FedEx
• Na Gaaw
• Jendalma Express
• BlueSky Express
• Yonima Errands Runner
• NTU COURIER DELIVERY