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IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Banjul |
Soma time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Soma is an important town in the eastern part of The Gambia, situated along the River Gambia in the Upper River Region, and is a key transportation and trading hub along the Senegalese border. As the commercial center of the eastern region of The Gambia, Soma has a vibrant market that brings together agricultural products such as peanuts, cotton and handicrafts from around the region. Strategically located along the River Gambia, the town has the advantage of both river and road transportation, making it an important node for the flow of goods within The Gambia. The local culture is a blend of Mandingo, Fula and other ethnic characteristics, traditional handicrafts and market trade show a strong West African flavor, although small, but because of its unique location has become an important fulcrum of economic and cultural exchanges in the eastern part of The Gambia.
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