The Gambia is a small West African country, bounded by Senegal, with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It’s known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River.
Facts Facts about The Gambia
1. The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965.
2. The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa
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3. Banjul,the capital city of Gambia, is on an island at the mouth of the River Gambia.
4. The largest cities in Gambia Serekunda and Brikama.
5. 1.8 million people live in Gambia.
6. Most people are Muslims.
7. In 1964, the prime minister of The Gambia said that one of the reasons they like to have ‘The’ in their name is to avoid confusion with Zambia.
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8. The official title of The Gambian president is Sheikh Professor Doctor President.
9. People cast their votes in elections in The Gambia by dropping stones in holes.
10. The Gambia flag was officially adopted on February 18, 1965. Red represents the savanna grasslands, blue the River Gambiaand green the country’s forests.
