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Brief History. French and British colonial interests collided on this region around the Gambia river in Africa. It became a British crown colony in 1889 and a constitutional monarchy within the British Commonwealth in 1965. Five years later, The Gambia became a republic, under Sir Dawda K. Iawara. His rule lasted until 1994, when he was ousted in a coup led by Yahya Jammeh. The US, the UK and the European Union all cut off further aid until such time as democracy would be restored.
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Country Information
Local name: The Gambia Capital: Banjul Population: 1,641,564 Government: republic Currency: dalasi (GMD) Land size: 11,300 sq km Topography: flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills Typical foods: Major exports: peanut products, fish, cotton lint, palm kernels, re-exports |
Information on the People
Official language: English Other languages spoken: Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars Religions: Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, indigenous beliefs 1% Literacy rate: 40.1% Male/Female Ratio: 1 male(s) to every 1 female Life expectancy: 54.14 years Ethnic groups: African 99% (Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%), non-African 1% Internet users: 49,000 Famous people: |
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