World Region Information --- Gambia Information
Gambia
We are researching local information about Gambia. The Republic of Gambia is a country in West Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Gambia.
World Region Information --- Gambia Information
We are researching local information about Gambia. The Republic of Gambia is a country in West Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Gambia.
It is located on both sides of the lower Gambia River and is surrounded by Senegal except on the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Approx. 11,000 km2
about 2.17 million people
34.4% Mandinka, 24.1% Fulani, 14.8% Wolof, 10.5% Hola, 8.2% Serahri, 3.1% Serer, 1.9% Manjaka, Others
English
96% Muslim
Although it is a small country on the African continent, it has a very diverse culture.
- Kunta Kinteh Island
- Bijilo Forest Park
- River Gambia National Park
- Kachikally Crocodile Pool
- Makasutu
- Stone Circles of Senegambia
- Abuko Nature Reserve
- Arch 22
There is free and compulsory primary education, but due to lack of infrastructure, education is inadequate.
- American International University West Africa
- University Of The Gambia
1889 Agreement with UK and France sets current borders for Gambia
1894 become a British protectorate
1965 Independence under Prime Minister Dawda Jawara
1970 After a referendum, it becomes a republic. Inauguration of President Jawara
1981 A coup d'etat occurred while President Jawara was traveling abroad. The Senegalese army was requested to intervene and was suppressed. 500 dead
1982 Senegal and Gambia form the Federation of Senegal and Gambia
1989 Senegambia Federation dissolution
1994 In a coup d'etat led by Lieutenant Yahya Jammeh, President Jawara defected to Britain. Coup attempt by junior officers
1995 attempted coup
1996 Constitutional referendum. Jammeh wins presidential election
2001 Jammeh re-elected president
2004 Announcing the Discovery of Massive Oil Reserves
2006 Attempted coup. Jammeh wins third presidential election
2010 Death penalty introduced for possession of cocaine or heroin
2011 Four presidential elections for Jammeh
2013 secession from the British Commonwealth
2014 attempted coup
2017 Barrow, the opposition candidate, wins the presidential election. Jammeh's exile
It is a presidential republic. The president is the head of state and head of government. The parliament is unicameral.
- State House of The Gambia
- The Gambia National Assembly
$488
It has a free market-based economy and is heavily dependent on agriculture.
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