Republic of the Gambia is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 1,840,454, making it the 149th
largest national population. Its capital is Banjul and its largest city is Serekunda with a total population of 335,733. The
country encompasses 11,295 square kilometers making it the 167th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean.
President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government, and along with Vice President
Isatou Njie-Saidy, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for five years with no term limits. Its
form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 24 April 1970.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Mandinka, Wolof, Fula and other indigenous vernaculars. It
counts among its major religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 3 AM,
2 FM and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are an unnamed location in the eastern end of the country at the Senegal border, its highest
point at 53 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Gambia River, which
measures 390 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are processing peanuts, fish, and hides;
tourism, beverages, agricultural machinery assembly, woodworking, metalworking and clothing. Its official currency is
Gambian Dalaji.
Here’s something you may not know about The Gambia. Gambia is almost an enclave of Senegal.
largest national population. Its capital is Banjul and its largest city is Serekunda with a total population of 335,733. The
country encompasses 11,295 square kilometers making it the 167th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean.
President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government, and along with Vice President
Isatou Njie-Saidy, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for five years with no term limits. Its
form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 24 April 1970.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Mandinka, Wolof, Fula and other indigenous vernaculars. It
counts among its major religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 3 AM,
2 FM and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are an unnamed location in the eastern end of the country at the Senegal border, its highest
point at 53 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Gambia River, which
measures 390 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are processing peanuts, fish, and hides;
tourism, beverages, agricultural machinery assembly, woodworking, metalworking and clothing. Its official currency is
Gambian Dalaji.
Here’s something you may not know about The Gambia. Gambia is almost an enclave of Senegal.
| Baby alligator from the Gambia River |
| Birkama |
| Banjul- The Gambia's capital city with the Atlantic Ocean in the background, Gambia's lowest point |
| Elephant in the Gambia River |
| Huge old baobab tree |
| Land Rover in small Gambian village |
| Market in Serekunda- Gambia's largest city |
| Vine covered slave house in Georgetown |
| Gambian women doing traditional dance |
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| Gambia River in the Niokolobo National Park on Gambia's border with Senegal |
| Termite mound |
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THE GAMBIA
Updated 13 January 2013
Updated 13 January 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
2% (2009 est.)
18,000
less than 1,000
18,000
less than 1,000
| Basse Santa Su- the easternmost town of the Gambia |
| Domodah- a Gambian dish of peanut stew with rice |
| Fass- the northernmost point of The Gambia |
| Fototo Ferry- The Gambia's easternmost point |
| Wassu Senegambian Stone Circles near the village of Janjanbureh- a World Heritage Site |
| Nyamanari near The Gambia's highest point |
| Festival at Kartong- The Gambia's southernmost point |
| Sanyang Beach- The Gambia's westernmost point |
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