Gambia Map - Map of Gambia, Gambia Information

Description

The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then.

Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH led a military coup in 1994 that overthrew the president and banned political activity. A new constitution and presidential elections in 1996, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. JAMMEH has been elected president in all subsequent elections, including most recently in late 2006.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of The Gambia

Capital City Banjul

Population 1,641,564

Languages English (official), and others

Official Currency Dalasi

Religions Muslim, Christian, others

Land Area 10,000 sq km (3,861 sq miles)

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Maps

Large (color) map here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent by WorldAtlas, here

African Outline Map here

Gambia Outline Map here

Gambia Map, CIA version here

Gambia Maps, University of Texas here

Recommended Links

Gambia (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

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Climate The Gambia is generally recognized as having perhaps the most agreeable climate in West Africa. There is a sub-tropical climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season is from November to May with the Harmattan wind keeping the humidity low. The rainy season is from June to October with high humidity and average temperatures around 26-32C, 78-80 F. Temperatures are mildest along the coastline, and the amount and duration of rainfall lessens inland. Rainfall in most parts of the country does not exceed 40 inches and sunny periods occur on most days even in the rainy season.