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___ The GambiaA virtual travel guide to Gambia. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Gambian art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile this page contains links to sources that will provide you with in-depth information about this Western African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Gambia, addresses of Gambian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from The Gambia. |
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Republic of The Gambia |
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 Flag of Gambia Background: The Gambia is a strip of land 15 to 30 miles (25 to 50 kilometres) wide and 295 miles long on either bank of the Gambia River; except for a short coastline, it is surrounded by Senegal. Its unusual shape and size are attributable to territorial compromises arising from 19th-century Anglo-French rivalry in western Africa. (from "Gambia, The." Encyclopaedia Britannica. 2006) After 200 years of British colonial rule The Gambia gained its independence in 1965; it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia with Senegal between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty. A military coup in 1994 overthrew the president and banned political activity, but a 1996 constitution and presidential elections, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. The country undertook another round of presidential and legislative elections in late 2001 and early 2002. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH, the leader of the coup, has been elected president in all subsequent elections. (from CIA - The World Factbook -- Gambia, The) border countries: Senegal related countries: UK |
 Official Name: Republic of The Gambia short form: The Gambia former: Senegambia; federation with Senegal (1982-1989) ISO Country Code: gm Time: Local Time = UTC Actual Time: Wed-Oct-8 05:57 Capital City: Banjul (pop. 35 000, with suburbs 500 000) Other Cities: Serrekunda (pop. 200 000), Basse Santa Su, Georgetown (Jangjang-bureh), Juffureh. Government: Type: Civilian. Independence: 18 February 1965 (from the UK). Constitution:16 January 1997. Geography: Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean surrounded by Senegal. Area: 11 300 sq. km. (4 360 sq. mi.) Terrain: Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by low hills. Climate: Tropical; hot rainy season (June to Nov.); cooler, dry season (Nov. to May). People: Nationality: Gambian(s). Population: 1.4 million. Ethnic groups: Mandinka 40%, Fula 18%, Wolof 14%, Jola 10%, Serahule 9%, Serere 8%, Krio/Aku Marabout, Manjago, Bambara. Non-Gambians 13% of the population. Religions: Muslim 85%, Christian 4%, animists. Languages: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula (Pulaar), Jola, other indigenous languages. Literacy: 38% Natural resources: Fish, titanium, tin, zircon, silica sand. Agriculture products: Peanuts, rice, millet, sorghum, fish, palm kernels, vegetables, livestock, forestry. Industries: Peanut products, construction, telecommunications, brewing; tourism. Exports partners: India 23.7%, UK 15.2%, France 14.2%, Germany 9.6%, Italy 8.3%, Thailand 5.9%, Malaysia 4.1% (2004) Imports partners: China 23.7%, Senegal 11.6%, Brazil 5.9%, UK 5.5%, Netherlands 4.5%, USA 4.4% (2004) Currency: Dalasi (GMD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of The GambiaRepublic of The Gambia State HouseOffice of The Gambian President. National Assembly of The Gambia National Assembly Services Authority of The Gambia. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia to the USA Embassy website provides information on The Gambia and Embassy work. The Gambia - Permanent Mission to the United Nations The Gambia's UN mission website. United Nations United Nations System in The Gambia Information about UN agencies work in The Gambia. UNDP in The Gambia UN's global development network in the Gambia. Maps Map of Gambia Political map of Gambia.  Google
Earth GambiaZoomable satellite view of Gambia. Google
Earth BanjulZoomable satellite view of Gambia's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical map of Africa. |
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NewsDaily ObserverDaily news from the region. The Point National and regional news from the Gambian newspaper. International Nerws Sources IRIN News: The Gambia Gambia related news by the UN news agency. Radio Radio Free Gambia - RFG Privately owned Internet Station for general information about The Gambia in English. |
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Arts & CultureGambian Griot School of Music and DanceSite about the tradition of The Gambia's music, dance and griots (court musicians). Listen All - Dembo Jobarteh Dembo Jobarteh is a griot from Niani Kayai, The Gambia. OneGambiaDotCom Gambian music portal site. RAKI Web Radio Gambian music. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of The GambiaOfficial website of the Central Bank of The Gambia. Guaranty Trust Bank Gambia Licensed by the Central Bank of the Gambia to operate full commercial Banking activities. Trust Bank Limited Gambia's local Bank. Department of State for Trade, Industry and Employment (DOSTIE) "To transform The Gambia into a financial center, a tourist paradise, a trading, export-oriented agricultural and manufacturing nation". The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( GCCI ) Official website withz information on the work of the Chamber and about The Gambia. Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zones Agency The national agency charged with the promotion of The Gambia as an ideal investment destination. QuantumNET Gambia's IT and ISP. Transportation Gambia International Airlines The National Carrier of the Gambia . Port of Banjul Official website of The Gambia Ports Authority |
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Destination The Gambia - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Gambia: Banjul, Bakau, Gunjur, Wassu Stone Circles, Fort James Island, Juffureh.Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, and more. The Gambia Tourism Website The Gambia travel and tourism information by Gambia Tourism Authority. Gambia Tourist Support Travel and tourism information about The "Smiling Coast of Africa". The Gambia Information on Gambia and its recent history. |
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EducationDepartment of State for EducationProvides information on the Gambia's education plans and programms. GamBLE Gambia, Building Links in Education - GamBLE, is a small Kent based charity, which helps provide nursery and primary school education in the village of Farato, near Banjul. INHEA: Gambia Higher Education Profile Profile of higher education practice in Gambia by International Network for Higher Education in Africa. PAGEANT PAGEANT stands for Projects Aiding Gambian Education And Natural Talent. It was established as a UK Charity in 2002 specifically to support education and related projects in The Gambia. |
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EnvironmentChimpanzee Rehabilitation TrustChimpanzee rehabilitation project at River Gambia National Park on Baboon Islands. |
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HistoryHistoric SitesBrief Gambian history. |
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SearchGambia GatewayDirectory of Gambia related websites & information. Additional Information on GambiaAfrica South of the Sahara: The GambiaStanford University. BBC News Country Profile: Gambia Background Notes: Gambia Governments on the WWW: Gambia Mbendi Profile: Gambia Including economic overviews and directories of companies. Open Directory Project: Gambia Wikipedia: Gambia The World Factbook -- Gambia |
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