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The system oftransportation inthe Gambia mixes both public and private operations and consists of a system of roads (both paved and unpaved), water and air transportation. TheTrans-Gambia Highway runs along both sides of theriver Gambia, which bisects the country. The river may be crossed by ferry or theSenegambia bridge. There are no railways in the country.
During the colonial era, several small railways existed in the Gambia. One, in Bathurst (nowBanjul), stretched from Wellington Street to The Marina, now Liberation Avenue and Marina Parade respectively. AWar Office map from 1909 clearly shows the railway.[1] BothKuntaur and Kaur had similar railways from the wharfs to the warehouses. The railways had hand-pushed wagons for transporting of goods from ships. They were used by large companies involved in trading, such asMaurel & Prom. These railways existed until the 1960s.[2]
Currently there are no railways in the country.
Highways:
The most important highway in the Gambia is theTrans-Gambia Highway.
total: 3,742 km
(country comparison to the world: 159)paved: 723 km
unpaved: 3,019 km (2004)Newly paved roads are usually in excellent condition.
Waterways: 390 km (small ocean-going vessels can reach 190 km) (2008)
country comparison to the world: 90
Ports and harbours:Banjul,Gambia Ports Authority
Merchant marine:
total:'5
country comparison to the world: 133by type: passenger/cargo: 4, petroleum tanker 1 (2008)
The country's only international airport is atYundum, 26 km fromBanjul.
Airports: 1 (2008):Banjul International AirportYundum.
country comparison to the world: 133
Airports - with paved runways:
total: 1
over 3,047 m: 1 (2008)
