1. Historical figure from Gambia, featured in Roots

2. Gambian culture deeply rooted in tradition

3. Gambia has a long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean

3. Gambian food is known for its flavorsome dishes

4. Wood industry is significant in Gambia

5. Ethnic group in Gambia known for their music and traditions

6. Official language spoken in Gambia

7. Gambia was a former colony of the British Empire

8. Gambia's official animal is the national bird: the Red-throated Bee-eater

9. Capital city of Gambia

10. Town on the outskirts of Banjul, Gambia

11. Gambia's famous natural stone arch formation: Kachikally Arch

12. Gambia is often called the 'Smiling Coast of Africa'