Gambia River Collection

The Gambia River, flowing through West Africa, is a lifeline for the people and wildlife that depend on its waters

Canoe with sail, River Gambia, the Gambia, West Africa, Africa

Gambia River Collection: Gambia with mask

Gambia with mask
Color satellite image of Gambia, with mask

Gambia River Collection: Gambia with borders

Gambia with borders
Color satellite image of Gambia and neighbouring countries, with borders

Gambia River Collection: Gambia with borders and mask

Gambia with borders and mask
Color satellite image of Gambia, with borders and mask

Gambia
Color satellite image of Gambia and neighbouring countries

Gambia River Collection: Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa

Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa
5323915 Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa; (add.info.: Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa)

Gambia River Collection: The English Administrator settling a Dispute between Two Native Chiefs on the Gambia River

The English Administrator settling a Dispute between Two Native Chiefs on the Gambia River, West Africa (engraving)
1050467 The English Administrator settling a Dispute between Two Native Chiefs on the Gambia River, West Africa (engraving) by Fripp

Gambia River Collection: Gambia, Relief Map With Border and Mask

Gambia, Relief Map With Border and Mask
Relief map of Gambia (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Gambia River Collection: COLONIAL AFRICA, 1887. An English administrator settling a dispute between two native chiefs

COLONIAL AFRICA, 1887. An English administrator settling a dispute between two native chiefs on the Gambia River, West Africa. Wood engraving, English, 1887

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The Gambia River, flowing through West Africa, is a lifeline for the people and wildlife that depend on its waters. Stretching over 700 miles from the Fouta Djallon plateau in Guinea to the Atlantic Ocean, this majestic river provides sustenance and transportation for countless communities along its banks. As one of the few navigable rivers in the region, the Gambia River has played a crucial role in trade and commerce for centuries. Its fertile floodplains support agriculture and fishing industries, while its waters are home to diverse species of fish and birds. But beyond its practical importance, the Gambia River holds cultural significance as well and has inspired myths and legends among local tribes, who revere it as a source of life and spiritual connection. Today, threats such as pollution and climate change endanger the health of this vital waterway. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Gambia River's delicate ecosystem for future generations to enjoy. In all its beauty and complexity, the Gambia River remains a symbol of resilience and interconnectedness in an ever-changing world.