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Gambia, The Capital: Banjul Population: 1,641,564 The Geography of Gambia, The Total Size: 11,300 square km Size Comparison: slightly less than twice the size of Delaware Geographical Coordinates: 13 28 N, 16 34 W World Region: Africa General Terrain: flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: unnamed location 53 m Climate: tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May) The People of Gambia, The Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars Independence: 18 February 1965 (from UK) National Holiday: Independence Day, 18 February (1965) Nationality: Gambian(s) Religions: Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, indigenous beliefs 1% Economy of Gambia, The Major Industries: processing peanuts, fish, and hides; tourism, beverages, agricultural machinery assembly, woodworking, metalworking, clothing Agricultural Products: rice, millet, sorghum, peanuts, corn, sesame, cassava (tapioca), palm kernels; cattle, sheep, goats Natural Resources: fish, titanium (rutile and ilmenite), tin, zircon, silica sand, clay, petroleum Major Exports: peanut products, fish, cotton lint, palm kernels, re-exports Major Imports: foodstuffs, manufactures, fuel, machinery and transport equipment Currency: dalasi (GMD) National GDP: $3,024,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $140,300,000 Brief History of Gambia, The: The Gambia gained its independence from the UK 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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