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In a world consumed by materialism, often the perfect adventures lay behind the bustling cities of Europe and deep into the cradle of humankind: Africa Dec 20, 2011
Tourism & Culture | Africa | Gambia
The airport at The Gambia’s capital Banjul is being upgraded and repositioned as a regional hub that will link the West African region with the rest... Nov 29, 2011
In 2005 Anthony McNeill, a retired African-American cop from New York, left the United States to return to his roots and venture into Ghana – back... Nov 29, 2011
Agriculture | Africa | Gambia
Two projects costing $24 million aim to increase agricultural productivity Nov 29, 2011
Agriculture | Africa | Gambia
Ensuring dependable supplies of electricity and water will fuel the nation’s development Nov 29, 2011
Tough competition and improving infrastructure suggest a bright future for mobile communications in The Gambia Nov 29, 2011
Telecoms & ICT | Africa | Gambia
Located on the West Coast of Africa, The Gambia is geographically the continent’s smallest mainland country, stretching less than 30 miles across... Nov 29, 2011
Industry & Trade | Africa | Gambia
LOCATION:
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal
AREA:
total: 11,295 sq km
CLIMATE:
tropical; hot, rainy season update paises set descripcion = June to November); cooler, dry season update paises set descripcion = November to May)
NATURAL RESOURCES:
fish, clay, silica sand, titanium update paises set descripcion = rutile and ilmenite; tin, zircon
LANGUAGES:
English update paises set descripcion = official; Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars
RELIGIONS:
Muslim 90%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 2%
POPULATION:
2,009,648 (July 2016 est.)
country comparison to the world: 147
GOVERNMENT TYPE:
republic
CAPITAL:
name: Banjul
GDP - purchasing power parity:
$3.387 billion (2016 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
rice, millet, sorghum, peanuts, corn, sesame, cassava update paises set descripcion = tapioca; palm kernels; cattle, sheep, goats
INDUSTRIES:
processing peanuts, fish, and hides; tourism, beverages, agricultural machinery assembly, woodworking, metalworking, clothing
EXPORTS:
$120 million (2016 est.)
IMPORTS:
$363.9 million (2016 est.)
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