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- Capital: Banjul
- Largest city: Serekunda
- Government: Republic
- Population: 1,688,359 (July 2007)
- Currency: Gambian dalasi (GMD)
- Exchange rate: 1 Gambian dalasi = 0.04587 U.S. dollar
- Official language: English
- 1965: Obtained independence from Great Britain
- President: Yahya JammehCNN: Rights group: 1,000 seized ... (March 18, 2009)
- Jammeh led a military coup in 1994 to become presidentCNN: Rights group: 1,000 seized ... (March 18, 2009)
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Officially "the Republic of The Gambia" and commonly referred to as simply "Gambia," The Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and by Senegal on all other sides.
In March 2009 civil rights group Amnesty International reported that up to 1,000 Gambians were taken captive by 'witch doctors' from neighboring Guinea. According the local reports, the witch doctors were invited to Gambia by President Yahya Jammeh to go on a witch hunt. He believed that the death of his aunt was caused by witchcraft.CNN: Rights group: 1,000 seized ... (March 18, 2009)
Gambia River and the Economy
The Gambian land perfectly surrounds the Gambia River, which runs directly through the middle of the country. Much of The Gambia's economy is built around the ocean port region that includes capital city Banjul and the largest Gambian city, Serekunda. Peanuts and tourism provide much of The Gambia's economic profits.
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Gambia on Amazon
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Gambia National Country Flag - 3 foot by 5 foot Polyester (New) - $19.99
3 foot by 5 foot Polyester Flag with sharp vivid colors. Comes with 2 Metal Gromments for easy mounting to a flag pole (or wall) & a Canvas Hem for long lasting strength. For outd...Amazon
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Air Mail Music: Gambia - Chants de Griot & Ko - $10.98
Sissokho Yakhouba belongs to a family of griots. He is therefore a poet, singer, musician, chronicler, and storyteller. Accompanied by the dulcet sounds of the plucked harp-...Amazon
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Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Accountof the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings ... from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia. - $0.00
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes w...Amazon
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The Gambia & Senegal (Country Guide) - $23.99
Lush tropical forests, arid desert lands and the calm sway of charming fishing villages, The Gambia and Senegal will seduce you with a stunning array of sights, sounds and flav...Amazon
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Gambia Questions
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Can a high school graduate attend your university and what are the requirements, I attended Glory Baptist school in the Gambia. 2 AnswersYou should check out their website: http://www.dbu.edu/ The phone number is 1-800-460-1328 In the meantime, here is some information from the online applicatio... read more
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Gambia on Amazon
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Gambia National Country Flag - 3 foot by 5 foot Polyester (New) - $19.99
3 foot by 5 foot Polyester Flag with sharp vivid colors. Comes with 2 Metal Gromments for easy mounting to a flag pole (or wall) & a Canvas Hem for long lasting strength. For outd...Amazon
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Air Mail Music: Gambia - Chants de Griot & Ko - $10.98
Sissokho Yakhouba belongs to a family of griots. He is therefore a poet, singer, musician, chronicler, and storyteller. Accompanied by the dulcet sounds of the plucked harp-...Amazon
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Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Accountof the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings ... from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia. - $0.00
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes w...Amazon
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The Gambia & Senegal (Country Guide) - $23.99
Lush tropical forests, arid desert lands and the calm sway of charming fishing villages, The Gambia and Senegal will seduce you with a stunning array of sights, sounds and flav...Amazon
view more products...
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Gambia on Amazon
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Gambia National Country Flag - 3 foot by 5 foot Polyester (New) - $19.99
3 foot by 5 foot Polyester Flag with sharp vivid colors. Comes with 2 Metal Gromments for easy mounting to a flag pole (or wall) & a Canvas Hem for long lasting strength. For outd...Amazon
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Air Mail Music: Gambia - Chants de Griot & Ko - $10.98
Sissokho Yakhouba belongs to a family of griots. He is therefore a poet, singer, musician, chronicler, and storyteller. Accompanied by the dulcet sounds of the plucked harp-...Amazon
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Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Accountof the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings ... from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia. - $0.00
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes w...Amazon
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The Gambia & Senegal (Country Guide) - $23.99
Lush tropical forests, arid desert lands and the calm sway of charming fishing villages, The Gambia and Senegal will seduce you with a stunning array of sights, sounds and flav...Amazon
view more products...
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Terug van Gambia meeting. Zal heel indrukwekend worden denk ik :-)
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Hectic year ahead God willing, Dubai, New York, Gambia and Nigeria all before march, I love what I do.
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Back from Gambia and not loving the cold...or that i'm another year older...booooo!
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Terug van Gambia meeting. Zal heel indrukwekend worden denk ik :-)
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Hectic year ahead God willing, Dubai, New York, Gambia and Nigeria all before march, I love what I do.
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Back from Gambia and not loving the cold...or that i'm another year older...booooo!
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Terug van Gambia meeting. Zal heel indrukwekend worden denk ik :-)
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Hectic year ahead God willing, Dubai, New York, Gambia and Nigeria all before march, I love what I do.
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Back from Gambia and not loving the cold...or that i'm another year older...booooo!
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