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According to wholevehicles, Gambia is a small West African nation located on the Atlantic coast. The country is surrounded by Senegal on all sides except for a small 60-mile stretch of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. The Gambia River winds through its center, and is the major source of water for its people. The Gambia has two distinct geographical regions: the North Bank and the South Bank. The North Bank is mostly low-lying plains, with some sand dunes towards the coast, while the South Bank has higher elevations and rolling hills. The climate in Gambia is tropical with two distinct seasons: wet and dry. The wet season runs from June to October, when most of the rain falls, while temperatures remain fairly constant throughout the year. During this time it can be quite humid, particularly near the coast where there are mangrove swamps and lagoons. The Gambian landscape is mainly rural with villages scattered across its terrain, although there are some larger towns such as Banjul (the capital) and Serekunda (the largest city). Agriculture is an important part of life in Gambia, with most people living off subsistence farming or fishing from rivers or coastal areas. There are also some natural resources such as iron ore, titanium ore and gold in certain parts of the country which have been mined by local people for centuries. Gambia also has a rich wildlife population including monkeys, baboons and antelopes in its forests as well as crocodiles in its rivers. There are also many bird species living in both wetlands and forests throughout the country which makes it popular destination for birdwatchers from around the world. Finally, Gambia’s coastline offers stunning views of both beaches and mangrove swamps which make it an attractive tourist destination too! See bridgat for weather information in Gambia.