Banjul, capital of The Gambia, sits on an island where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic. The country’s coastline, with resorts at Kololi, Cape Point and Kotu, attracts winter-sun visitors from Europe, while the river and its wetlands are known for birdlife. Banjul International Airport at Yundum, around 15 km from the capital, handles private flights for business, government and leisure travel. Direct private flights connect Banjul with Dakar, Abidjan, Lagos and Europe, and the airport is a practical base for exploring the wider Senegambia region.