Consulate of the Gambia in Larnaca, Cyprus
- Address: Larco Center, 1st Floor, Office 105 - 106, Larnaca
- Phone: +35724828478
- Fax: +35724828479
- Email: tryfonas.tryfonos@cytanet.com.cy
Head of mission: Mr. Tryfonos Tryfonas, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
1 mission of Gambia in Cyprus: Consulate of the Gambia in Larnaca, Cyprus. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Tryfonos Tryfonas, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Gambia is an appealing destination for some travelers from Cyprus due to its unique cultural and natural attractions. With around 500,000 Cypriots traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Gambia's sun-soaked beaches and vibrant landscapes enticing.
Gambia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those coming from Cyprus. While Cyprus ranks 11th in safety among European countries for walking alone at night, there is no specific data available for Gambia in this regard. According to the Global Peace Index, Gambia is ranked 81st out of 160 countries, which is relatively close to Cyprus's ranking of 86th. In terms of crime statistics, Cyprus has a low murder rate of 1.3 per 100,000 people, while Gambia's murder rate is not available. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Gambia has lower indices for mafia groups (1.0) compared to Cyprus (3.5), but higher indices for crime networks (6.5) and state crime (6.5) than Cyprus (5.0 and 4.0, respectively). Overall, while Gambia may have some challenges related to organized crime, it is still considered a safe destination for tourists. Visitors should exercise standard precautions, as they would in any travel situation.