The Gambia River is a major river in West Africa, running 1,120 kilometres (700 mi) from the Fouta Djallon plateau in north Guinea westward through Senegal and The Gambia to the Atlantic Ocean at the city of Banjul. It is navigable for about half that length.
The western portion of the Gambia River, seen from space. The line shows the border of The Gambia.
Upstream view of the river, near Janjanbureh Island
Bank of the river, near Janjanbureh
Ferry crossing of the river, at Janjanbureh
Fouta Djallon is a highland region in the center of Guinea, roughly corresponding with Middle Guinea, in West Africa.
Children in the village of Doucky