Gambia River

The Gambia River is a major West African river that rises in Guinea, flows through Senegal and The Gambia, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

Gambia River basin: The drainage area whose streams flow into the Gambia River and its tributaries. It defines the land area drained by the river across national borders.
River transport: The movement of people and goods by boats and ships on rivers. Navigable stretches of the Gambia River connect settlements and the coast.
James Island and Related Sites: A UNESCO World Heritage property of forts and settlements associated with the Gambia River and the Atlantic slave trade. These sites preserve evidence of commerce and coercion along the river.
The Gambia: A West African country whose territory follows the Gambia River and is nearly enclosed by Senegal. The river gives the country its shape and central geographic axis.
Banjul: The capital of The Gambia, located on an island at the mouth of the Gambia River. Its position at the estuary makes it the river's principal port city.
Artisanal fishing: Small-scale fishing conducted by individuals or families, often using simple boats and gear. Fishing sustains communities along the river and its estuary.
Kunta Kinteh Island: A small island in the Gambia River containing the remains of colonial-era fortifications. Its location illustrates the river's role in Atlantic trade and the slave trade.
Senegambia: A historical and geographic region encompassing Senegal and The Gambia. The river links the two countries within a shared regional landscape.
Atlantic Ocean: The ocean between the Americas, Europe, and Africa. The Gambia River reaches the sea through its Atlantic estuary.
Rice cultivation: The growing of rice in flooded or irrigated fields. River water and floodplain soils support rice farming in parts of The Gambia.

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