Gambia - Atlapedia Online OFFICIAL NAME Republic of The gambia. CAPITAL Banjul. SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT Multiparty Republic. AREA 11 295 Sq Km (4 361 Sq Mi) ESTIMATED 2000 POPULATION 1 278 700. LOCATION geography gambia http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/gambia.htm
Extractions: ESTIMATED 2000 POPULATION Gambia is located on the west coast of Africa. It is completely surrounded by Senegal to the north, east, and south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is a narrow strip of low lying land that is covered in thick mangrove swamps below the lower half of the Gambia River. The country can be divided into three topographical regions. (1.) The valley floor with built up alluvial areas known as Bango Faros. (2.) A dissected plateau with sandy hills alternating with broad valleys and (3.) a sandstone plateau which in parts extends into Senegal. The principal river is the Gambia. Major Cities (pop. est.); Greater Banjul 270,500, Serekunda 102,600, Brikama 24,300 (1986). Land Use; forested 28%, pastures 9%, agricultural-cultivated 18%, other 45% (1993). CLIMATE: Gambia has a tropical climate with a hot wet season between June to October alternating with a cool dry season from November to April. During the dry season the Harmattan, a dry and dust laden wind blows from the Sahara Desert in the northeast. Average annual precipitation in Banjul is 1,295 mm (51 inches) and average temperature ranges are from 15 to 31 degrees Celsius (59 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit) in January to 23 to 32 degrees Celsius (73 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) in June. PEOPLE: The principal ethnic majority are the Mandinka who account for 40% of the population while the Fulani account for 19%, the Wolof for 15%, the Pyola for 10%, the Soninke for 8% and others including non-Gambians account for around 8%. The non-Gambians include British, Syrians, Lebanese and Asians.
CIA - The World Factbook -- Gambia, The French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Gabon. gambia, The. Gaza Strip round of presidential and legislative elections in late 2001 and early 2002. geography. gambia, The. Top of Page http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ga.html
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Geography And Map Of The Gambia The gambia recently emerged from its isolation to accept a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council during 1998-99. geography. Top of Page. http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcgambia.htm
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FOC Country Profile - Gambia Notes on geography, history, politics, economy, international relations, travel, current affairs. http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c
Extractions: contiguous zone: nautical miles A nautical mile is a unit of length. It is widely used around the world for maritime and aviation purposes. The international nautical mile is defined as exactly 1,852 metres. This definition was adopted in 1929 by the International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference, Monaco. The United States adopted it in 1954. Prior to the adoption of the international nautical mile, the nautical mile used by the US and the UK was 6080 feet, or 1853.184 metres.
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Encyclopedia: Geography Of The Gambia Updated Oct 28, 2003. Encyclopedia geography of The gambia. Location Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Geography-of-The-Gambia
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Extractions: World Countries Infoplease Atlas: Gambia, The Republic of the Gambia President: Yahya Jammeh (1994) Area: 4,363 sq mi (11,300 sq km) Population (2004 est.): 1,546,848 (growth rate: 3.0%); birth rate: 40.3/1000; infant mortality rate: 73.5/1000; life expectancy: 54.8; density per sq mi: 355 Capital (2003 est.): Banjul, 46,700 Largest city: Serekunda, 344,100 Monetary unit: Dalasi Languages: Native tongues, English (official) Ethnicity/race: African 99% (Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%), non-Gambian 1% Religions: Islam 90%, Christian 9%, traditional 1% Literacy rate: 40% (2003 est.) Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2002 est.): $2.582 billion; per capita $1,800. Real growth rate: 5.7% (2001 est.). Inflation: Unemployment: n.a.
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Extractions: Gambia Gambia, river, c.700 mi (1,130 km) long, rising on the Fouta Djallon, N Guinea, W Africa, and flowing generally northwest through SE Senegal then west, bisecting The Gambia, to the Atlantic Ocean at Banjul. It is navigable for the entire length of The Gambia; oceangoing vessels can reach Georgetown, c.175 mi (280 km) upstream. The river is the chief transport artery of The Gambia and provides access to interior sections of Senegal and Guinea. In 1978, Senegal and The Gambia formed the Gambia River Development Organization (which was joined by Guinea in 1980) for the purpose of developing the river's natural resources. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia,
Extractions: Situated in West Africa, The Gambia is bounded to the West by the Atlantic Ocean and on all other sides by Senegal. It is a small country with a total land area of approximately 10,403 sq. km. Its most dominating feature is the RIVER GAMBIA, which flows the entire length of the country for 487 km and has numerous creeks, known locally as bolongs. Most of the land is low plateau, broken only by a few flat-topped hills. Situated in West Africa, The Gambia is bounded to the West by the Atlantic Ocean and on all other sides by Senegal. It is a small country with a total land area of approximately 10,403 sq. km. Its most dominating feature is the RIVER GAMBIA, which flows the entire length of the country for 487 km and has numerous creeks, known locally as bolongs. Most of the land is low plateau, broken only by a few flat-topped hills.