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Gambia Overview |
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Interesting Facts about Gambia |
Google Map of Gambia |
| Learn about the geography, history, people, climate, government, economy, politics, military, and other aspects of Gambia. We have nine pages of interesting Gambia facts & figures: on everything from transportation and communications systems to natural hazards to transitional issues facing .Gambia. When you hear another country being discussed on the news, visit WorldCountries.info and gets the facts. |
| Area |
total: 11,300 sq km land: 10,000 sq km water: 1,300 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May) |
| Population |
1,688,359 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars |
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Official Tourism Site
It is often said that birds are for The Gambia what wildlife is for East Africa . Government has designed seven protected areas to serve as sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. The Gambia has all the features for eco-tourism – a great river, exotic flora and fauna and a vibrant African cultural heritage.
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CIA World Factbook Description of Gambia |
| The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH led a military coup in 1994 that overthrew the president and banned political activity. A new constitution and presidential elections in 1996, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. JAMMEH has been elected president in all subsequent elections, including most recently in late 2006. |
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