The Gambia was a British Colony until 1965 when the Gambia was granted independence from the UK but the Country is still part of the Commonwealth. You will not find any language barriers in Gambia as the offical language is English and the locals are very friendly and welcoming so you will feel right at home especially if you are a middle aged woman desperate for a 7 foot blackie. You will not need a second morgage for a holiday to the Gambia either as the average price for a beer is 90 pence, for a three course meal in a top restaurant would set you back about £20 per person, there are alot of cheaper restaurants and bars where you can get a meal for as little as £3. For the smokers out there the Gambia seems like heaven as you can pick up 200 for as little as £5. with all year round sunshine superb sandy beaches excellent senery and wildlife, you have got to book a holiday to The Gambia today.